(US, Mexico, and Canada customers only) September 28, 2025; Bethpage, New York, USA; Team Europe captain Luke Donald kisses the trophy as he celebrates his Ryder Cup victory on the final day of the Ryder Cup competition at Bethpage Black. Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images Luke Donald will try to become the first captain to lead a Ryder Cup team to three consecutive wins when he leads Team Europe against the United States in the 2027 competition.
The biennial contest will celebrate its centenary next year at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.
Donald, who led Europe to a 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 victory in his Rome debut in 2023, became the first captain to lead a road team to a victory since 2012 with a 15-13 win at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., last September.
“The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family. I never imagined this third would come,” said Donald. “Celebrating that Sunday night in New York after a pressure-filled week in difficult circumstances, I thought maybe my job was done, but maybe I had a little more to tell.
“This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me a lot of focus and purpose and it’s something I don’t take for granted. It’s a real privilege and I’m looking forward to another home Ryder Cup.
“History is obviously important to me. As a team and as Ryder Cup Europe, we all play for history. We talk a lot about those who paved the way for us and our responsibility to inspire the next generation. But I don’t think I’ve ever thought about history from a personal perspective. I just try to enjoy the journey and the day-to-day work to create an environment that gives players the opportunity to succeed. That’s what I focus on.”
Donald, 48, has been praised as perhaps Europe’s best Ryder Cup captain of all time. He is only the second European captain to win multiple competitions and the first since Tony Jacklin won back-to-back Ryder Cups in 1985 and 1987.
Guy Kinnings, CEO of the European Tour Group, said: “Luke has been an outstanding captain in Rome and New York, leading the team to victories on both occasions, and it’s fantastic to see him do so again for a third time.”
“The win was remarkable, but even more impressive was the way he led the team and the way he conducted himself. He faced many challenges as captain during his two terms and handled them all with his usual poise, composure, authority and, above all, respect.
“He is meticulous in everything he does when it comes to planning and preparation, but as good as he has done, Luke will be the first to admit that this is a new challenge for him and the team. He will be more motivated and committed than ever to help them achieve further success.”
–Field level media
