Trending Now - Jim Furyk Reappointed as US Ryder Cup Captain for 2027
WHO:
Sportskeeda - Jim Furyk has been appointed as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for 2027.
Fox News Sports - Tiger Woods declined the offer to be the U.S. Ryder Cup captain.
NY Post - Three individuals familiar with the selection process were involved in the decision-making.
WHAT:
CNN - Jim Furyk was the captain in 2018, where the U.S. team lost to Europe with a score of 17 1/2 to 10 1/2.
CNN - Furyk led the Americans to victory as Presidents Cup captain in 2024.
CNN - Europe built a record seven-point lead after two days last year at Bethpage Black and held on for its second straight victory under captain Luke Donald.
CNN - The Americans have not won a Ryder Cup on the road since 1993.
CNN - Europe has won 11 of the last 15 matches dating to Oak Hill in 1995.
CNN - Jim Furyk stated, “This is an opportunity I value deeply as we look to turn things around.”
Sportskeeda - Jim Furyk is being given an opportunity to improve his captaincy record in the Ryder Cup.
CNN - Furyk was a reliable voice as an assistant to U.S. captain Keegan Bradley in the last Ryder Cup.
CNN - The Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk after Tiger Woods removed himself from competition following his March 27th arrest.
CNN - Jim Furyk is set to lead Team USA in the Ryder Cup at The Golf Course at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.
CNN - The PGA of America stated, “We look forward to sharing details regarding our 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain announcement soon.”
CNN - Jim Furyk is the fourth U.S. captain to get a second chance since 1979, when continental Europe became part of the Ryder Cup.
CNN - Furyk was the captain in 2018, where the U.S. team lost to Europe with a score of 17 1/2 to 10 1/2.
CNN - The Americans have not won a Ryder Cup on the road since 1993.
CNN - Europe has won 11 of the last 15 Ryder Cup matches dating back to 1995.
Sportskeeda - The PGA Tour announced Jim Furyk's return to lead Team USA in the 2027 Ryder Cup.
Fox News Sports - Jim Furyk is set to return as U.S. Ryder Cup captain after leading the Americans to a Presidents Cup win in 2024.
NY Post - The Ryder Cup committee chose Jim Furyk after Tiger Woods removed himself from consideration.
Daily Mail Sports - Jim Furyk will be the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 event in Ireland.
WHERE:
Daily Mail Sports - The 2027 Ryder Cup will take place in Ireland.
WHEN:
CNN - Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27th, 2026, after his SUV clipped a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck in Florida, leading to his DUI charge.
NY Post - Tiger Woods was arrested on March 27th, 2026, on suspicion of DUI, which influenced the selection process for the captaincy.
WHY:
CNN - Four days after his arrest, Tiger Woods said he was stepping away indefinitely “to seek treatment and focus on my health.”
AP - Tiger Woods stepped away indefinitely “to seek treatment and focus on my health” after his arrest on March 27th, 2026.
CNN - Tiger Woods stepped away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest.
CNN - Woods stepped away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest.
NY Post - Tiger Woods withdrew from consideration for the captaincy following his arrest.
HOW:
CNN - The PGA of America set a soft deadline for the end of March 2026 for Woods to decide on the captaincy, with a backup plan to have a list of candidates ready if he declined.
CNN - The PGA of America set a soft deadline for the end of March 2026 for Woods to decide on the captaincy, with a backup plan to have a list of candidates ready if he declined.
CNN - The PGA of America set a soft deadline for the end of March 2026 for Tiger Woods to decide on the captaincy, with a backup plan to have a list of candidates ready if he declined.
Fox News Sports - The decision to appoint Jim Furyk was made by the Ryder Cup committee after evaluating the circumstances surrounding Tiger Woods' situation.
(UPDATED April 25, 2026 13:17 UTC)
In a significant development for golf, Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health, just four days after his arrest. Meanwhile, Jim Furyk, who led the U.S. team to victory as Presidents Cup captain in 2024, previously faced disappointment in 2018 when the Americans lost to Europe in the Ryder Cup with a score of 17 and a half to 10 and a half. The Americans have struggled on the road, not winning a Ryder Cup since 1993, while Europe has claimed 11 of the last 15 matches, including a commanding performance last year at Bethpage Black under captain Luke Donald.
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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 03:54 UTC)
Jim Furyk expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to lead the team as they aim to turn things around. This comes after Tiger Woods announced he is stepping away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health following his arrest March 27th. The news has sent ripples through the golf community as fans and players alike rally around Woods during this challenging time.
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(UPDATED April 25, 2026 01:22 UTC)
Jim Furyk has been selected to captain the U.S. team in the upcoming Ryder Cup, giving him a chance to enhance his captaincy record after serving as a reliable assistant to Keegan Bradley in the last tournament. This decision comes after Tiger Woods stepped away indefinitely to focus on his health following his arrest March 27th. The PGA of America had set a soft deadline for Woods to decide on the captaincy, preparing a list of backup candidates in case he declined.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 21:14 UTC)
Jim Furyk has been named the captain of Team USA for the Ryder Cup, which will take place at The Golf Course at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. The PGA of America announced that they will soon share details about the announcement of the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. They had set a soft deadline for Tiger Woods to make a decision on the captaincy by the end of March 20th26, while also preparing a list of backup candidates in case he declined.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Jim Furyk has been named the U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup for the second time, making him the fourth captain to receive this opportunity since 1979, following a previous loss to Europe in 2018. The Americans have struggled in recent years, not winning a Ryder Cup on foreign soil since 1993, while Europe has claimed victory in 11 of the last 15 matches since 1995. In other news, Tiger Woods was arrested March 27th after his SUV clipped a trailer in Florida, leading him to step away indefinitely to seek treatment and focus on his health.
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(UPDATED April 24, 2026 15:20 UTC)
Jim Furyk has been appointed as the U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 event, which will take place in Ireland. This decision comes after Tiger Woods declined the offer to lead the team, following his recent arrest on suspicion of DUI, which influenced the selection process. The Ryder Cup committee made their choice after evaluating the circumstances surrounding Woods' situation, ultimately leading to Furyk's return after he successfully led Team USA to a Presidents Cup win in 2024.