Tiger Woods Steps Back, Prioritizes Health

0:00It's April 1st. From your city to your ears, this is Sydney News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Tiger Woods just turned down the chance to captain the U.S. team at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland. The golf legend was offered the gig by the PGA of America, but he's stepping back to focus on his health after a rough car crash in Florida. That crash happened last week on a road near his Jupiter Island home, where his SUV hit a trailer and flipped over. Woods faced charges of driving under the influence, but he entered a not-guilty plea the day before this news dropped. The PGA came out strong in support, praising Woods for putting his long-term health first and respecting his tough personal choice. A judge in Martin County just greenlit his lawyer's request to leave the country for inpatient treatment, though the location stays under wraps. Woods himself put out a statement saying he's taking an indefinite break to get comprehensive care and prioritize recovery, keeping all eyes on his. Next steps in this ongoing saga.