2027 Ryder Cup: Jim Furyk returns as USA captain after decisive loss in 2017

According to the Associated Press, Jim Furyk is set to return as captain of the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup in 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland. Furyk previously led the U.S. team to the Ryder Cup in 2018, when the U.S. suffered a decisive seven-point loss at Le Golf National in Paris.

The PGA of America has not yet officially announced its decision.

Tiger Woods was considered by many to be the frontrunner to captain the U.S. national team in 2027. The PGA of America was chasing him for the position. However, Woods had not yet decided in advance whether he would accept the role. remove yourself from the selection process after being Arrested for drunk driving in March.

Furyk, the fourth American captain to reprise that role in the modern Ryder Cup era (since 1979), lost to the Europeans 17.5-10.5 in 2018, the third-heaviest loss for the Americans in the tournament’s history. His four captain picks (Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Tony Finau) combined for a 2-10-0 record against European teams led by Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Justin Rose at Le Golf National in Paris.

Furyk served as vice-captain under Keegan Bradley at the 2025 Ryder Cup. The USA trailed by seven points after the second day of the tournament and ultimately lost to Europe 15-13 at Bethpage Black in New York.

The United States has lost consecutive games to Europe in the Ryder Cup, making it the seventh consecutive loss in an overseas match since 1993.

Luke Donald will lead Ireland once again in Europe as they aim to win their third consecutive Ryder Cup as captain.

The United States competes in the Ryder Cup, which has been held in Europe since 1979.