Harrington named Europe vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup

Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has been named a vice captain for Team Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup, joining captain Luke Donald's leadership team for the biennial competition to be held in his home country. The announcement was made on July 29, 2026.

Harrington, 54, will serve alongside brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari as Europe seeks a third consecutive Ryder Cup victory following wins in 2023 at Marco Simone in Italy and in 2025 at Bethpage Black in New York. The 2027 matches are scheduled for September 13-19 at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.

This appointment marks Harrington's return to a European Ryder Cup leadership role for the first time since he captained the team in 2021, a contest postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic, which resulted in a defeat to the United States at Whistling Straits. Harrington has extensive experience with the event, having represented Europe six times as a player, contributing to four winning teams in 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2010. He also previously served as a vice captain on three occasions in 2014, 2016, and 2018.

Harrington said he and Donald discussed the role when they met at The Open Championship and agreed they...