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Jim Furyk Named 2027 Ryder Cup Captain After Woods' Exit

4/30/2026

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Furyk Named Captain

The PGA of America named Jim Furyk U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027 at Adare Manor, Ireland.
Keegan Bradley, 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain and committee member, said the team needs a reset and cited Furyk’s 2018 loss and 2024 Presidents Cup win.
The committee, including Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and three PGA executives, reviewed other candidates after Tiger Woods withdrew following a March 27 accident, ending his 2027 captaincy hopes.

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Scheffler Denies Input

Scottie Scheffler said he had no input on Jim Furyk’s captain selection and learned of it when announced.
Scheffler’s Ryder Cup record is 3-6-3, a 1-6-2 slide in the last two events.
Fans expressed anger at Furyk’s appointment, recalling United States’ 17.5-10.5 loss in 2018.
Furyk has 16 months to find a partner for Scheffler while United States have won three of twelve Ryder Cups and none abroad since 1993.

History

Historical Context

The Ryder Cup, founded in 1927, has been dominated by the United States, which holds 27 of 43 titles. However, the U.S. has not captured the trophy on European soil since its 1993 victory at The Belfry, a drought that includes the 2018 17½-10½ loss. In March 2027, Jim Furyk replaces Tiger Woods as captain, tasked with ending the 30-year abroad-win gap.

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Furyk Named Captain

The PGA of America named Jim Furyk U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027 at Adare Manor, Ireland.
Keegan Bradley, 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain and committee member, said the team needs a reset and cited Furyk’s 2018 loss and 2024 Presidents Cup win.
The committee, including Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and three PGA executives, reviewed other candidates after Tiger Woods withdrew following a March 27 accident, ending his 2027 captaincy hopes.

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