Luke Donald is back. And in 2027, he could make Ryder Cup history at Adare Manor.
Luke Donald has already cemented himself as one of Europe’s most successful Ryder Cup captains.
Now he gets the chance to add another chapter.
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On Wednesday, it was announced that Donald will again lead Team Europe in 2027 when the biennial showdown with the United States heads to Ireland and Adare Manor.
His captaincy debut came in 2023 in Rome, when Europe stormed out to a 4–0 lead in the opening session and never looked back, ultimately claiming a 16.5–11.5 victory. Two years later, Donald and his side accomplished what many believed was out of reach: a win on American soil. Team USA mounted a spirited charge on Sunday, but Europe had been in command from the outset.
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The Englishman now becomes just the fourth captain to lead Europe in three or more consecutive Ryder Cups—and in 2027, he can become the first to guide either team to three consecutive victories.
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“The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family,” Donald said in a statement. “I didn’t imagine this third time would come. Celebrating on that Sunday night in New York after a pressure packed week in a tough environment, I thought maybe my job was done. But maybe there is a little more story to tell.”
Across the Atlantic, the PGA of America still awaits Tiger Woods’ decision about the U.S. captaincy.
Europe, meanwhile, has its man.
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