Tiger Woods turns down Ryder Cup captain’s job as he steps away to get healthy

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By DOUG FERGUSONApril 1, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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Tiger Woods has declined the offer to be the Ryder Cup captain as he steps away from golf to focus on his health. This decision follows his recent arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence in Florida, where his SUV crashed. Woods has entered a not guilty plea and announced he will seek treatment. A judge approved his request to leave the country for comprehensive inpatient treatment, citing the need for privacy and specialized care unavailable in the United States due to public scrutiny. The location of the treatment facility was not disclosed.

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Woods said he was stepping away indefinitely “to seek treatment and focus on my health.”

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Woods entered a not guilty plea to suspicion of driving under the influence.

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A Florida judge approved Woods' motion to leave the country for treatment.

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Woods is stepping away from golf activities to seek treatment.

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Tiger Woods turned down the Ryder Cup captaincy.

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