Tiger Woods’ statement in which he turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy

Tiger Woods was named as the overwhelming favorite to be named the captain of the American team for the next Ryder Cup 2025, however, before on Monday night the PGA of America announced that the choice would be Keegan Bradley, many American media Woods said he declined that option due to a lack of time in his busy schedule off the field.

Finally, during Bradley’s first press conference as the new captain of Team USA, a statement from Tiger Woods was read to the media to clarify that he declined the said offer due to the enormous and important responsibilities he had to fulfill at this time and not due to a lack of commitment or desire to lead the American team.

Tiger Woods statement:

“With my new tour responsibilities, with the commitments and time that come with them, I feel like I can’t devote the time that Team USA and the players need as captain. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to captain a team in the future. when I feel the time is right, I will put my hat in the ring for this committee.

You have an important job on your hands

There has been speculation about Tiger Woods’ option for months, and in fact, the golfer himself told several media outlets in May during the PGA Championship that he was “in talks” with PGA America about on captaining the Ryder Cup, although he has yet to see it. if he can accept the position because of his multiple commitments. Many thought he would be the choice. However, Tiger now has a very complicated task that will take too much time: Woods was named last week as a member of a committee aimed at reaching a possible settlement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.joining work already accomplished on the PGA Tour’s boards of directors.

Therefore, Woods considers that at this critical moment for the circuit, the priority for the future of golf is to solve the problem of LIV. Your time to captain Team USA will come.