Report: Furyk to lead U.S. Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods withdrew - ESPN

HOUSTON — Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the past three decades, according to The Associated Press.

Three people aware of the selection process said the Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk once Tiger Woods removed himself from competition after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the PGA of America has not announced its pick.

Furyk declined to comment in a text message. He would be the fourth U.S. captain to get a second chance dating to 1979, which is considered the modern era of the Ryder Cup when continental Europe became part of it.

Asked for confirmation, the PGA of America said in a statement Friday, «We look forward to sharing details regarding our 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain announcement soon.»

Furyk was the 2018 captain in Paris, a 17½-10½ win by Europe. That week was marked by the four U.S. captain's picks going 2-10-0 at Le Golf National, and Patrick Reed blaming Jordan Spieth for them not playing together and Furyk for benching him twice.

Furyk led the Americans to victory as Presidents Cup captain in 2024, and he was said to be a reliable voice as an assistant to U.S. captain Keegan Bradley at the last Ryder Cup.

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, who returns for a third stint in Ireland.

Bradley was a surprise choice for the 2025 matches after the PGA of America waited until the summer of 2024 to see if Woods wanted the job.

This time around, the PGA of America set a soft deadline for the end of March for Woods to