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

4/25/2026

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Summary

Furyk Named Captain

The PGA of America named Jim Furyk, 55, U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods declined.
Furyk, a PGA Tour winner who lost as captain in 2018, won the 2024 Presidents Cup and becomes the fourth U.S. captain to serve a second term since 1979.
European captain Luke Donald will seek a third win as the Ryder Cup is scheduled for Adare Manor, Ireland, September 17-19, 2027.

Summary

Woods Arrested

Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI on March 27, prompting his withdrawal from the U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy race.
Woods entered a not-guilty plea to the DUI charge.
He announced he will step away from golf to focus on health and treatment.
Europe leads the post-1979 Ryder Cup series 13-9-1 and has won 11 of the last 15 contests, including a 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black in September 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Ryder Cup, founded in 1927 with U.S. dominance, opened to European players in 1979, leading to Europe’s first win in 28 years in 1985. In 1991 at Kiawah Island, the U.S. team captured a 14-13 victory over Europe, whose captain was Seve Ballesteros, marking the narrowest margin since the 1979 format change and highlighting the event’s increasing competitiveness.

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Furyk Named Captain

The PGA of America named Jim Furyk, 55, U.S. captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods declined.
Furyk, a PGA Tour winner who lost as captain in 2018, won the 2024 Presidents Cup and becomes the fourth U.S. captain to serve a second term since 1979.
European captain Luke Donald will seek a third win as the Ryder Cup is scheduled for Adare Manor, Ireland, September 17-19, 2027.

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