Furyk Outlines Fixes for US Ryder Cup Foursomes

Jim Furyk, captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland, outlined his strategy to address longstanding weaknesses during a news conference Wednesday at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Returning to the role after a 2018 defeat in Paris, Furyk emphasized improvements in team preparation, particularly in the foursomes format, where the Americans hold a 6-20 record over the last three competitions.

Furyk identified early deficits in Friday and Saturday sessions as a primary concern. "It's no secret that foursomes has been a glaring problem," he said. "Our team the last two Ryder Cups on Friday and Saturday, we've dug massive holes." He plans to tackle this through enhanced analytics, earlier pairings starting next spring, and better roster construction. The current analytics provider, Scouts Inc., faces review, with Furyk expected to decide within a month on its future role and application. He stressed improving communication with players on data usage, drawing lessons from recent events where pairings like Collin Morikawa and Harris English underperformed.

Other reforms include potential tweaks to the...