Tiger Woods is stepping away from consideration for the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy as he focuses on his health following last week’s Florida car crash.
The PGA of America announced April 2 that Woods, 50, declined the role for next year’s matches in Ireland after deciding to enter treatment.
“We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision,” the organization said in a statement.
Woods was arrested Friday after authorities said he clipped a truck and rolled his vehicle. He was charged with driving under the influence, property damage and refusing to submit to a lawful test.
"[Tiger Woods] did a breathalyzer test, blew triple zeroes. But when it came time for us to ask for a urinalysis test, he refused. And so, he's been charged with DUI, with property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test… No one was injured." pic.twitter.com/xEh0uhpLg4
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 27, 2026
Through his attorneys, Woods entered a written plea of not guilty on Tuesday.
The golfer later announced he would “step away” from professional golf while seeking treatment overseas. A Florida judge approved his request to leave the United States for an inpatient facility.
Attorney Douglas Duncan said doctors recommended “an intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated program” outside the U.S. because Woods’ privacy “has been repeatedly compromised.”
The PGA of America added that it remains fully supportive of Woods and will announce future captaincy plans later. Woods has played in eight Ryder Cups for the United States, making his debut in 1997 and his last appearance in 2018.