Tiger Woods explains why he won’t captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2025

Tiger Woods turned down the opportunity to captain Team USA at next fall’s Ryder Cup, but is open to taking on the role in the future.

Woods, who served as Team USA captain at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne, was the coveted frontrunner to captain Team USA at Bethpage Black Stadium in 2025. Woods stated that during the PGA championship, this year’s PGA championship in Barhara is being discussed with PGA with the American team captain. But ultimately, the increase in Woods’ responsibilities as a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board and the PGA Tour Enterprise Board of Directors is among other factors. 。 Kigan Bradley was declared on Monday as captain of the Ryder Cup 2025 for the American team.

“With my new functions on the tour and temporary obligations, I thought I could not spend the time of the American team, and the players required as captain,” said Woods in a statement published on Tuesday PGA of America. “That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t like to captain the team in the future. If and when I feel the time is right, I will throw my hat into the ring for this committee to make a decision.”

Woods is part of Bethpage Black history, winning the 2002 U.S. Open on a public course in the New York area. He is still competing with major championships, but in 2021 he was seriously injured by both feet in a car accident, and in April 2023, after receiving ankle surgery under various conditions, a complete calendar on the tour. It will not return to. As a result, New York’s 2025 captain seemed meaningful, and Woods strongly considered his role. The 82-time Tour winner has played in eight Ryder Cups and has also been a regular mentor to younger players in recent years.