Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of captaining Team USA at the 2027 Ryder Cup after stepping away from golf following a DUI charge and car crash, plunging the PGA of America into a search for a replacement with less than two years until the event in Ireland.

Woods was initially the favorite to succeed Keegan Bradley, who captained the United States to a 15-13 home defeat in New York last September. Bradley himself has expressed interest in returning to the role, though he acknowledged it's not guaranteed. Potential candidates include Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, and Jim Furyk, all of whom served as Bradley's vice-captains in 2025. Furyk, with previous captaincy experience on European soil, is seen as a strong contender.

Luke Donald will captain Team Europe for a third consecutive time, aiming to extend their dominance after victories in Rome and New York. His task is made harder by the United States' seven consecutive away Ryder Cup losses. Former players like Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard, and Phil Mickelson have also been mentioned, though Mickelson has ruled out any future involvement. The PGA of America has no deadline for announcing a captain, leaving the search ongoing.