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Jim Furyk Named U.S. Ryder Cup Captain After Woods' DUI

4/29/2026

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On April 28 2026 the PGA named Jim Furyk the United States Ryder Cup captain for 2025.
Furyk, 55, who has played on every U.S. Ryder Cup team since 1997 and captained the 2024 Presidents Cup winners, was chosen after Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 DUI arrest.
Analysts say his appointment offers continuity despite his 2018 captaincy’s 17½-10½ loss in Paris and a 2-10 record by four picks.

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On April 28 2026 the PGA named Jim Furyk the United States Ryder Cup captain for 2025.
Furyk, 55, who has played on every U.S. Ryder Cup team since 1997 and captained the 2024 Presidents Cup winners, was chosen after Tiger Woods withdrew following his March 27 DUI arrest.
Analysts say his appointment offers continuity despite his 2018 captaincy’s 17½-10½ loss in Paris and a 2-10 record by four picks.