Overview
- Team Europe captain Luke Donald confirmed Thursday that Edoardo Molinari will return as his first vice-captain for the 2027 match.
- Molinari will again lead the team’s statistical work, which Donald said guided qualification choices and course setup to gain small edges.
- Donald now chases an unprecedented third straight Ryder Cup victory as captain after wins in 2023 and 2025.
- Europe has not lost a home Ryder Cup since 1993, a streak that adds weight to the 2027 contest in Ireland.
- Donald plans to add more European vice-captains, and the United States has yet to name a captain after Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration.