Jim Furyk is expected to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team again in 2027 as the Americans chase their first road win since 1993.
Jim Furyk is expected to return as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland, giving the Americans a familiar leader for one of golf’s toughest assignments: winning overseas.
The PGA of America has not formally announced the decision, but Furyk has reportedly emerged as the choice after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration.
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Woods had long been viewed as the leading candidate, but he stepped away from the process after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI and later said he would focus on his health.
For Furyk, it’s a rare second chance. He previously captained the United States in 2018 at Le Golf National in Paris, where Europe rolled to a 17 1/2-10 1/2 victory.
That week became remembered as much for American friction as European dominance, with U.S. captain’s picks struggling badly and Patrick Reed publicly criticizing lineup decisions afterward.
Still, Furyk’s recent resume helped him stay in the mix. He led the U.S. to a Presidents Cup victory in 2024 and served as an assistant captain under Keegan Bradley in the most recent Ryder Cup.
That experience likely mattered as the Americans look for steadiness after Europe won again at Bethpage Black.
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be another major test. The U.S. hasn’t won the Ryder Cup on European soil since 1993, and Europe has captured 11 of the last 15 matches dating back to 1995.
Luke Donald, who has already guided Europe to back-to-back wins, is set to captain the European side for a third straight time.
Furyk would join Davis Love III, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus as the only modern-era U.S. captains to lead the team twice.
This time, he’ll be asked to change a road narrative that has haunted American golf for more than three decades.
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