Tiger Woods says it was a difficult decision for him to make when he turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy suggesting having ‘loaded schedule’ would make it challenging for him to commit to leading the Americans.

Tiger Woods says it was a difficult decision for him to make when he turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy suggesting having ‘loaded schedule’ would make it challenging for him to commit to leading the Americans.

 

Tiger Woods Turns Down 2025 US Ryder Cup Captaincy: A Surprising Decision

 

In a shocking move, Tiger Woods has declined the opportunity to captain the 2025 United States Ryder Cup team, citing a multitude of reasons for his decision. According to Stewart Cink, Woods was the PGA of America’s top choice for the position, but ultimately turned it down due to his ongoing commitments to the PGA Tour, his recovery from injuries, and his desire to focus on his own game.

 

Woods’ Busy Schedule

Woods, who has been busy with his role on the PGA Tour’s board and his efforts to help negotiate a deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), reportedly felt that taking on the captaincy would be too much to handle. Additionally, Woods is set to launch his new TGL venture with Rory McIlroy in early 2025 and is eager to focus on his own playing career, having only competed in four tournaments so far in 2024.

 

Cink Speaks Out

 

Cink, who was also in the running for the captaincy, expressed his understanding of Woods’ decision, saying: “I thought he would have first run at it, and he has. It doesn’t surprise me that he’s turned it down because, since he’s stepped into the board position, the PGA Tour is pretty busy right now, and he’s got a lot away from the course too with his injuries and trying to recover and get himself in the kind of condition that he can play.”

 

Bradley Named Captain

 

In a surprise move, Keegan Bradley has been named as the 2025 US Ryder Cup captain, beating out other contenders such as Cink, Fred Couples, and Davis Love III. Bradley, who has a strong Ryder Cup record, will lead the team at Bethpage Black in New York.

 

Woods’ Future Involvement

 

While Woods has turned down the captaincy for 2025, there is still a possibility that he could be involved in the Ryder Cup in the future. Cink even left the door open for Woods to potentially compete in the 2025 team, saying: “You just never know.”

 

The Road to Bethpage

 

With Bradley at the helm, the US team will begin preparations for the 2025 Ryder Cup, which promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated event. As the team looks to rebound from their loss at Marco Simone in Rome, all eyes will be on Bradley and his squad as they take on the best of Europe at Bethpage Black.