The PGA of America is set to reveal the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 event, but it will not be Tiger Woods, as previously speculated. Reports indicate that Woods has turned down the opportunity, citing a desire for a lesser role in the captaincy. Despite being a front-runner for the position, a mutual agreement could not be reached between Woods and the PGA of America.
With Woods out of the running, other potential candidates for the captaincy include Zach Johnson, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Davis Love III, Fred Couples, Stewart Cink, Matt Kuchar, Rickie Fowler, and Phil Mickelson. The final decision will be announced by PGA of America president John Lindert at the NASDAQ building in New York. The announcement will be broadcasted on Golf Channel, SiriusXM, and livestreamed on the PGA’s social media accounts.
The 2025 Ryder Cup is scheduled to take place at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York, from September 26-28. Luke Donald will be leading the European team as captain, following his successful leadership in the 2023 event in Rome.
While fans may have been hopeful to see Tiger Woods take on the role of Ryder Cup captain, it seems that he has opted for a different path. The upcoming announcement will shed light on who will be tasked with leading Team USA in the prestigious biennial competition. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2025 Ryder Cup captaincy.