Speculations about Tiger as team captain, Scheffler injury-free, fun with DP World Tour and the Kordas. The Back Nine.
At the start of the year, a little speculation is allowed. Some disguise it as a prediction, a very popular discipline in early January. The colleagues from the renowned US portal The Fried Egg have boldly suggested for the upcoming golf year: The PGA of America offers Tiger Woods the role of captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup trip to Ireland, but the 50-year-old politely declines. He prefers to lead the US team when playing at home. The GOAT as skipper for the continental competition on home turf would likely shatter all fan-hype records in the USA.
In any case, it would be Woods’ second refusal after already turning down the 2025 event at Bethpage Black. This led to the appointment of Keegan Bradley, who has since carried the third trauma following defeats at Medinah 2012 and omission for Rome 2023. However, it would be an understandable decision from Tiger. Why give up the home advantage—though statistically almost negligible—and risk sporting reputation overseas where chances are not favorable? The Americans last won in Europe in 1993 at The Belfry, England.
Moreover, his opponent at Adare Manor could possibly be Luke Donald, who has already outwitted the US skipper twice masterfully. This again puts the PGA of America in a dilemma, as few are available for the role of team captain. Hopefully, they will speculate a bit more… Here’s what The Fried Egg also suggested: