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Woods Out, Furyk In for 2027 Ryder Cup
24 Apr
Summary
- Jim Furyk selected as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027 in Ireland.
- Tiger Woods withdrew from captaincy consideration after DUI arrest.
- Europe has dominated recent Ryder Cup matches against the U.S.
Jim Furyk will serve as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches to be held in Ireland. This selection comes after Tiger Woods withdrew his name from captaincy consideration following his arrest on suspicion of DUI on March 27. Woods announced he was stepping away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health, informing the PGA of America he would not be captain.
Furyk, who previously captained the U.S. team in 2018, will lead the Americans in their effort to overcome a European team that has largely dominated the Ryder Cup over the last three decades. This marks the fourth time since 1979 that a U.S. captain has been given a second opportunity. Furyk also recently captained the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup team in 2024.
The PGA of America had set a soft deadline for Woods to decide on the captaincy, with Furyk being a prominent candidate on their backup list. The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at Adare Manor, where Europe's captain Luke Donald will aim for his third consecutive victory.
