Tiger Woods Creates Buzz Over 2027 Ryder Cup Captaincy
Tiger Woods, age 49, made headlines during his remarks at Albany on Tuesday by stating that he hasn’t been approached about captaining the United States team in the upcoming 2027 Ryder Cup.
Woods was addressing media ahead of the Hero World Challenge, an event he hosts featuring 20 players, with proceeds benefiting the TGR Foundation. However, he will not be participating this year as he continues to recover from his seventh back surgery.
Meanwhile, World No.1 Scottie Scheffler aims to make history by winning the tournament for the third consecutive year, entering as the favorite at 6/4 odds.
Woods humorously noted that he doesn’t have a specific timeline for his return to competitive golf. He joked that he might aim to play “25 events on both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions,” clarifying it was said in jest.
In response to questions about his involvement in the Ryder Cup, Woods revealed that there’s been no communication regarding the 2027 role at Adare Manor. This surprised many, considering his past as a playing captain at the 2019 Presidents Cup and the assumption he would be a leading candidate for captain.
While he acknowledged his responsibilities with the PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee, which is responsible for redesigning the Tour schedule, he remains a top contender for the captaincy, especially given his close ties with JP McManus, the owner of the venue.
Woods confirmed he kept close tabs on the recent Ryder Cup events, staying in contact with the U.S. team through their match against Europe. Although he emphasized that no one has yet asked him about the captaincy, his repeated mentions may influence the PGA of America to reconsider its options.
