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Jim Furyk Is Returning as U.S. Ryder Cup Captain for the 2027 Matches in Ireland, AP Sources Say
Furyk, who led the Americans to a 2024 Presidents Cup win, returns after Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration, officials said.
- Jim Furyk will return as Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, The Associated Press reported Friday, as the Americans seek to recover against a dominant European team.
- The PGA selected Furyk after Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration following his arrest on suspicion of DUI, with Woods telling the PGA he would "seek treatment and focus on my health."
- Furyk previously captained the Americans in Paris, joining Davis Love III, Tom Watson, and Jack Nicklaus as the only U.S. captains to hold the position twice since 1979.
- The Americans have not secured a road victory since 1993, while Europe has dominated the last three decades, presenting a significant challenge for the team heading to Adare Manor.
- Luke Donald returns as Europe captain for 2027 at Adare Manor, seeking to become the first captain to win three straight times after his team built a record seven-point lead at Bethpage Black last year.
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Jim Furyk returns as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods steps away
Jim Furyk was named United States captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup on Friday by the PGA of America, tasking him with obtaining the first US triumph in Europe since 1993. Furyk was selected after 15-time major winner Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration for the job following his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Woods has stepped away from golf and travelled to Europe for treatment. That sets the st…
Jim Furyk's Return: Leading the U.S. Charge for Ryder Cup Redemption | Sports-Games
Jim Furyk is set to return as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, as announced by the PGA of America. Furyk previously led the team in 2018 and has been a pivotal figure in Ryder Cup events for three decades. Under his leadership, the U.S. aims to reclaim victory on European soil.
After the cancellation of Golfstar Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk has been named Ryder Cup captain of the US team in duel with Europe! The 55-year-old will lead the Americans in Limerick in Ireland in September 2027, as the team announced. The Europeans had chosen the last two editions of the prestigious duel in Italy in 2023 and 2025 in the USA. Keegan Bradley was the American captain most recently. "Confidential, widely respected leader!" "He is a tru…
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