Ryder Cup 2027: Tiger Woods rules out captaincy so who will lead Team USA against Luke Donald's Team Europe?

Tiger Woods’ decision to withdraw from Ryder Cup consideration leaves Team USA facing questions over who will lead them into next year’s edition at Adare Manor.

Woods was initially favourite to succeed Keegan Bradley for the centenary edition in Ireland, with the former world No 1 in discussions with the PGA of America over the role in the months prior to his latest car crash on March 27.