Luke Donald to captain Europe in third straight Ryder Cup in 2027

4 Mar 2026 • 9:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Luke Donald will remain as Team Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 tournament at Adare Manor in Ireland.
  • He will attempt to secure an unprecedented third consecutive victory, having previously led Europe to wins in Rome (2023) and Bethpage Black (2025).
  • Donald's reappointment increases pressure on the PGA of America to name Tiger Woods as the US captain for the 2027 event.
  • European players, including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, publicly supported Donald's return, despite his initial hesitation.
  • Tyrrell Hatton's eligibility for the Ryder Cup has been secured, but Jon Rahm's participation remains uncertain due to his ongoing dispute with the DP World Tour.

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