BREAKING: Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain US team at Adare Manor Ryder Cup

TIGER Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.

The former world number one’s decision comes after he announced he would step away from golf for a period to focus on his health and wellbeing.

Woods was charged with driving under the influence after being involved in a car accident last week.

A statement read: “We commend Tiger for prioritising his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision.

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“Tiger has shared with us that he will not serve as captain of the 2027 US Ryder Cup team and we support his decision. The PGA of America will share further updates regarding the Ryder Cup captaincy when appropriate.”

Fifteen-time major-winner Woods had been the favourite to take on the role for the US at the Irish resort of Adare Manor, which is owned by long-time friend and associate JP McManus.

The events of last Friday, however, have changed the picture with Woods, 50, escaping unhurt from an accident in which he clipped a trailer he was attempting to overtake and rolled his Land Rover.

Police reported that he showed signs of impairment and investigators found two white pills identified as hydrocodone – a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain – during a search of his vehicle.

It was the fourth occasion he had been involved in a motoring accident since 2009.

Woods has undergone numerous surgeries throughout his career with many to the leg and ankle since suffering multiple injuries in a serious crash in 2021.