Tiger Woods Declines Ryder Cup Captaincy - Find Out Why

Sports | July 9, 2024, 1:54 p.m.

Tiger Woods revealed he turned down the opportunity to be Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 team due to his new responsibilities and time commitments to the PGA Tour. Keegan Bradley was appointed as captain instead, despite being left off the previous squad. Woods did, however, express interest in captaining a team in the future if the timing was right. His focus is currently on negotiations with the financial arm of the Saudi government in the midst of golf’s evolving landscape with the emergence of LIV Golf. The task of leading the Americans against Europe now lies with Bradley, who was unexpectedly chosen for the role. Bradley acknowledged the criticism directed at the previous captain, Zach Johnson, for his decisions during the 2023 Ryder Cup. The article highlights the shifting dynamics within the golfing world and the potential impact of Woods' involvement in resolving ongoing conflicts.