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Furyk Takes U.S. Ryder Cup Captaincy After Woods’ DUI

4/24/2026

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Jim Furyk Captains Ryder Cup

U.S. named Jim Furyk as captain of 2027 Ryder Cup team in Ireland after Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Furyk captained U.S. at 2018 Ryder Cup and led 2024 Presidents Cup to 18.5-11.5 win.
2027 Ryder Cup will be at Adore Manor Golf Club, County Limerick, Sept 13-19, 2027, and Luke Donald returns as Europe’s captain after 15-13 win at Bethpage Black 2025.

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Furyk Reappointed Captain

Golfer Jim Furyk becomes the fourth U.S. Ryder Cup captain to receive a second term.
Social-media critics slammed the PGA’s choice as a “sacrificial lamb,” noting the organization had few options after golfer Tiger Woods withdrew, unlike Europe’s clear succession plan.
Furyk hosts the Constellation Furyk & Friends event at Ocean Hammock in Palm Coast and serves as a Golf Channel analyst for marquee tournaments.

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Furyk Poor Picks

Furyk’s four 2018 captain’s picks—including Woods and Mickelson—went 2-10-0, causing the U.S. to fall 17½-10½ after leading 3-1.
The 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal ended 18½-11½ for the U.S., marking ten straight titles.
The 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor will start on September 17, 2027, narrowing the prior September 13-19 window.
Tiger Woods quit PGA Tour Policy Board and began a 90-day Swiss rehab after a DUI crash, exiting in March.

History

Historical Context

Since the inaugural 1927 Ryder Cup, where the United States beat Great Britain 9-2, the contest was dominated by America until Europe joined in 1979, turning matches into tight battles such as the 1995 and 1997 one-point victories. In 1999, U.S. captain Ben Crenshaw’s rookie-heavy team rallied to win 14-13 over Europe, led by captain Mark James.

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Jim Furyk Captains Ryder Cup

U.S. named Jim Furyk as captain of 2027 Ryder Cup team in Ireland after Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Furyk captained U.S. at 2018 Ryder Cup and led 2024 Presidents Cup to 18.5-11.5 win.
2027 Ryder Cup will be at Adore Manor Golf Club, County Limerick, Sept 13-19, 2027, and Luke Donald returns as Europe’s captain after 15-13 win at Bethpage Black 2025.

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