'It's a huge event' - Luke Donald says Ryder Cup bigger than any disruption from LIV Golf

Luke Donald has said LIV Golf’s disruption of the sport will have no impact on the spectacle that is the Ryder Cup. Donald has been strongly tipped to be named Europe’s Ryder Cup captain as replacement for Henrik Stenson, who was stripped of the role after defecting to LIV. Ad/> A host of potential Ryder Cup players have jumped ship to LIV, and as things stand will not be eligible to play in the Ryder Cup in Rome next year.

GolfNorman hopeful on LIV's bid for world ranking status, but concerned by 'cabal' in golf4 HOURS AGO Following his final round at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday, Donald did not confirm his appointment was imminent. But he has his eyes trained on the event, and said he would spend more time in Europe assessing possible players were he to be given the role. “Still nothing official,” Donald said.

“I think we should be hearing something soon.” Norman hopeful on LIV's bid for world ranking status, but concerned by 'cabal' in golf Mickelson moves above Tiger in Forbes' 2022 golf earners list Donald will be in Europe to play on the DP World Tour in August, to ensure he keeps his playing rights, and is likely to spend more time on the European side of the Atlantic. «I would probably stay over and play a few more in Europe if I should happen to be gifted the captaincy,” the former world No. 1 said.

“Yeah, I would want to keep an eye on some of the players. Obviously, plenty of them play over here, too. But I would definitely be making more trips overseas.” USA Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson has said he will not select any players from LIV, but Donald would not be drawn on his views.