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Jim Furyk to lead US Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods’s withdrawal
Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland, the PGA of America announced Friday, as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.
TL;DR
- Jim Furyk appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland.
- Tiger Woods withdrew his candidacy for captaincy after a March 27th arrest for suspected DUI.
- Furyk previously captained the U.S. in 2018, losing to Europe in Paris.
- This is Furyk's second captaincy, making him the fourth U.S. captain with multiple turns since 1979.
- The U.S. has not won a Ryder Cup on European soil since 1993.
- Europe has won 11 of the last 15 Ryder Cup matches.
- Luke Donald will captain Europe for the third consecutive time in 2027.