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Jim Furyk Replaces Woods as U.S. Ryder Cup Captain

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

PGA of America named golfer Jim Furyk as United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.
The competition will be held at Adare Manor in County Limerick from September 17-19, 2027.
Furyk was chosen after golfer Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Furyk, who captained the U.S. team in 2018, becomes the fourth captain to receive a second appointment since 1979.

History

Historical Context

The United States’ dramatic 14½-13½ comeback win at the 1999 Ryder Cup in Brookline, steered by captain Ben Crenshaw, showed how experienced leaders can reverse tight deficits. That precedent informs the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, where Jim Furyk replaces Tiger Woods—who withdrew after his March 27 DUI arrest—as U.S. captain, underscoring the tournament’s reliance on seasoned captains.

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Story summary

PGA of America named golfer Jim Furyk as United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.
The competition will be held at Adare Manor in County Limerick from September 17-19, 2027.
Furyk was chosen after golfer Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.
Furyk, who captained the U.S. team in 2018, becomes the fourth captain to receive a second appointment since 1979.

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