For a long time, it seemed like 2027 would be the year 15-time major champion Tiger Woods finally captained the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Instead, a one-time major winner will play the American captain role for the second time.
On Friday night, the PGA of America confirmed that Jim Furyk will be 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain for next year’s event in Ireland. The confirmation came after the Associated Press reported Furyk’s imminent selection earlier in the day.
PGA confirms that Furyk will be U.S. Ryder Cup captain again in 2027
When the 2027 Ryder Cup begins at Adare Manor next September, the European team will have a repeat captain in the form of Luke Donald, who has led his team to back-to-back victories.
The American team will have a repeat captain as well, though one with a less gleaming Ryder Cup resume.
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The AP reported Friday morning that “three people aware of the selection process said the Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk once Tiger Woods removed himself from competition after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.”
On Friday evening, the PGA of America made it official, announcing Furyk as next year’s U.S. Ryder Cup captain in a press release.
“Jim Furyk has been an influential figure in the United States team room for nearly three decades,” said Nathan Charnes, PGA of America Vice President. “He is a trusted, widely-respected leader and possesses a wealth of Ryder Cup experience that can only serve to strengthen our team.”
He continued: “Competing in Ryder Cups hosted in Europe presents unique challenges and we are confident in Jim’s leadership to guide the U.S. Team over the next two years as we prepare for Ireland.”
Furyk was also quoted in the release, saying, “The opportunity to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup Team for a second time is a tremendous honor. I am deeply grateful to the PGA of America Ryder Cup Committee for entrusting me to lead our team into the 46th Ryder Cup. My passion for the Ryder Cup and dedication to the U.S. Team have never been stronger. Having previously captained the team, I understand the responsibilities and immense pride that come with this role. I look forward to drawing on that experience while incorporating some new ideas as we prepare for 2027. I am committed to putting our players in the best position to succeed as we work to reclaim the Cup on European soil.”
The U.S. team has suffered two consecutive defeats in the biennial event. In 2023, the Americans suffered a lopsided loss in Rome 16.5-11.5 with Zach Johnson as captain.
For last year’s Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley was named U.S. Ryder Cup captain in a surprising and controversial move by the PGA of America, who operates the U.S. team. The bold choice did not work out.
The U.S. team got embarrassed over the first two days at Bethpage Black while American fans embarrassed themselves hurling invectives at the European players and their families. A spirited comeback on Sunday left the final score Europe, 15; U.S., 13.
