Overview
- Harrington was named as a vice‑captain by Luke Donald on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, becoming the third announced assistant after Edoardo and Francesco Molinari.
- The appointment highlights Harrington’s Ryder Cup pedigree: six appearances as a player, three previous vice‑captain roles and captaincy in 2021.
- Donald said he chose Harrington for his experience and connection to Irish crowds while Harrington called the role an unexpected but welcome return to the event.
- Further vice‑captain picks have not been announced and Donald’s remaining backroom choices will shape Europe’s strategy for the September 17–19, 2027 tie at Adare Manor.
- The move boosts Europe as it pursues a third straight Ryder Cup win following victories in Rome in 2023 and at Bethpage Black in 2025 and adds local energy for the first Irish staging since 2006.