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Jim Furyk Named U.S. Captain for 2027 Ryder Cup

4/25/2026

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Summary

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The PGA of America named Jim Furyk as U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.
Furyk captained the 2018 U.S. team, was vice-captain in 2016, 2021, 2023 and 2025, and played in nine Ryder Cups from 1997 to 2014 with a 10-20-4 record.
Europe, facing a U.S. team that has not won there since 1993, will be captained by Luke Donald, who led 2025 victory.

History

Historical Context

The Ryder Cup, founded in 1927, adopted a Europe-United States format in 1979, creating a 28-match, three-day contest. The United States, the competition’s most successful side, last won on European soil in 1993 at The Belfry, beating Europe 15-13—the narrowest margin since the 1979 change. The U.S. will name a captain for the 2027 Irish venue, a decision that could echo that turnaround.

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Story summary

The PGA of America named Jim Furyk as U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.
Furyk captained the 2018 U.S. team, was vice-captain in 2016, 2021, 2023 and 2025, and played in nine Ryder Cups from 1997 to 2014 with a 10-20-4 record.
Europe, facing a U.S. team that has not won there since 1993, will be captained by Luke Donald, who led 2025 victory.

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