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Jim Furyk Replaces Tiger as US Ryder Cup Captain

4/26/2026

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Furyk Named Captain

The United States named Jim Furyk as captain of the 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods (golfer) withdrew following his March 27 DUI arrest.
Furyk captained the U.S. in 2018, a 17½-10½ loss, and has appeared in Ryder Cups since 1997.
The United States, which has not won in Europe since 1993 and is on a road losing streak, faces a European team led by Luke Donald (captain) that dominates meetings.

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Trump Targets Ryder

President Donald Trump posted an Instagram message to Steve Furyk mentioning their wives and the 17-month lead-up to 2027 Ryder Cup.
Trump targets a record third straight Ryder Cup captaincy win at Adare Manor in 2027.
Since 2004 Trump has beaten Furyk, including a 1-up win at Celtic Manor in 2010.
Furyk’s pairings with Tiger Woods in 2006 and Fred Funk lost to Trump and Sergio Garcia, extending Trump’s edge.

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Furyk Criticized

Bryson Furyk, U.S. Ryder Cup captain, saw his 2018 picks Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Tony Finau finish 2-10-0.
Golfer Patrick Reed said Furyk shouldn’t sit him twice after the 2025 pairings.
Critics note the United States lacks Europe’s decade-long, data-driven pairing system.
TalkSPORT’s Sean O’Brien called Furyk the symbol of American Ryder Cup incompetence.
Golfer Steve Stricker, Brandt Snedeker and Justin Leonard have been floated as alternatives.

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Furyk Named Captain

The United States named Jim Furyk as captain of the 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods (golfer) withdrew following his March 27 DUI arrest.
Furyk captained the U.S. in 2018, a 17½-10½ loss, and has appeared in Ryder Cups since 1997.
The United States, which has not won in Europe since 1993 and is on a road losing streak, faces a European team led by Luke Donald (captain) that dominates meetings.

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