Jim Furyk Poised to Return as US Ryder Cup Captain

Jim Furyk is poised to return as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland, sources familiar with the decision have confirmed. The selection comes as the Americans seek to reverse a long-standing trend of defeats against a dominant European side.

The United States Ryder Cup committee turned to the 55-year-old Furyk after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration. Woods, a 15-time major champion, stepped away from competitive golf following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence on March 27. Officials had initially viewed Woods as the top candidate, but his withdrawal opened the door for Furyk, who brings unmatched experience in team competitions.

Furyk previously led the U.S. team in 2018 at Le Golf National outside Paris, where Europe secured a decisive 17.5-10.5 victory under captain Thomas Bjorn. That loss highlighted challenges in Furyk's captain's picks, which went 2-10-0 overall. Despite the setback, Furyk has since captained the U.S. to a win in the 2024 Presidents Cup, bolstering his credentials. He holds the distinction of participating in every Ryder Cup since his debut as a player in 1997, appearing...