Tiger Woods Ryder Cup captaincy still a possibility

Tiger Woods asked for his “input” on Ryder Cup 2027 captaincy. JP Pictured with Tiger Woods. Picture: Kris Luszczki/ilovelimerick

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has not ruled out being the USA captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Since the announcement of the Ryder Cup coming to Adare Manor in 2027, speculation around Tiger Woods’ involvement has been a topic of conversation. Picture: Kris Luszczki/ilovelimerick

Tiger Woods, one of the greatest golfers in history, has revealed recently that the PGA of America has asked for his “input” on the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy.

Since the announcement of the Ryder Cup coming to Adare Manor in 2027, speculation around Tiger Woods’ involvement has been a topic of conversation.

Speaking recently during his role at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Woods, who underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon in March 2025, told CBS broadcasters, “They have asked me for my input on it, and I haven’t made my decision yet.”

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The Fifteen-time major champion was expected to captain Team USA in the Ryder Cup in 2025 turned down the opportunity, but did say at the time he would throw his hat in the ring for the spot at the centenary match in Adare Manor in 2027.

Prior to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor on August 12, 2024 in Limerick, Ireland. (Photo by Patrick Bolger/Getty Images)

Following his recent injuries, Woods said he would have to weigh up whether he could “do it justice” given his current roles, which include involvement with the PGA as well as serving on two boards.

He said, “I’m trying to figure out what we’re trying to do with our tour. That’s been driving me hours upon hours every day and trying to figure out if I can actually do our team, our Team USA and our players and everyone that’s going to be involved in the Ryder Cup, if I can do it justice with my time.

“Serving on two boards and what I’m doing for the PGA Tour, I’m trying to figure out if I can actually do this and serve the people that are involved and serve them at an honourable level.”

Woods was a member of the USA team who played in the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K-Club where he says the group “had a fun week as a team. Unfortunately, we lost” and is hoping for a better result and better weather in 2027.

The decision to hold the 2027 Ryder Cup at the Adare Manor was announced in 2019, and it is believed it could be worth in the region of €160 million to the local economy.