Tiger Woods has explained his decision to declare himself unavailable for Ryder Cup selection ahead of the 2014 contest at Gleneagles
Tiger Woods has explained his decision to declare himself unavailable for Ryder Cup selection ahead of the 2014 contest at Gleneagles.
The 38-year-old - who underwent back surgery on March 31 and missed four months of the season - was forced to withdraw from the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, just his third event back, and looked in clear discomfort during the USPGA Championship.
With speculation growing over his prospective role in the Ryder Cup and Tom Watson facing a barrage of questions on the issue, Woods decided to clarify his position last week.
And now, he's revealed in greater detail why he feels he can't take part at Gleneagles.
"Physically I just couldn't do it - I wouldn't be ready and not being ready for my team-mates, for the captain, assistant captains and everyone who's involved in the event, I just wouldn't be ready and I just couldn't help the team," said Woods.
"When your name's called, your name's called and you need to be able to go out there and get a point.
"I just didn't feel like I could be ready enough where I could get a point and with that being said, it was time to shut it down, get stronger, get more explosive again and get back for next year."
The 14-time major champion is hoping to be back in time for the Chevron World Challenge, an event he hosts, in December.
"I probably won't be swinging a club for another month but just getting stronger each and every day," he added.
"I've got basically three-and-a-half, four months off where I get to be physically fit, when I come back I'll be explosive again and stable."
-
Who Is Carlos Ortiz's Wife?Carlos Ortiz and his wife Hayley Ortiz got married in 2017... here's what we know about her
-
A New Fairway Wood, New Irons, And A New Putter! Has Adam Scott Found The Bag Set Up To Win The US Open?Adam Scott overhauled his golf bag ahead of the US Open, and it seems to be paying off...
-
Where Did Tiger Woods Go To College?Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of all time, but where did he go to college?
-
What Is Tiger Woods' Open Championship Record?We take a closer look at the 15-time Major winner's record at golf's oldest Major Championship
-
Why Tiger Woods’ Masters Week Was Actually A Huge SuccessWoods finished last at an event in which he made the cut for just the third time in his near-30-year pro career at The 2024 Masters - but looking at the result here is too short-sighted...
-
The 2018 Fairway Wood Tiger Woods Is Using At The MastersDespite being an older model, the 15-time Major winner has kept the TaylorMade M3 fairway wood in his bag for over six years and continues to use it at Augusta National
-
How Many Times Has Tiger Woods Won At Bay Hill?Tiger Woods boasts a number of impressive records - and this is just one of them
-
Rory McIlroy What’s In The Bag? June 2025 UpdateWe take a look at the clubs of the five-time major champion has in his bag for the 2025 season
-
Who Hit It Further - Tiger Woods Or Phil Mickelson?Both Woods and Mickelson are considered greats of the game - but we look at who hit the ball further using average driving distances and their outright longest drives
-
All 15 Of Tiger Woods' Major WinsWe take a look at Tiger Woods' 15 Major victories, a tally that only one man in history can beat
