Jim Furyk to reportedly lead US Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods’ withdrawal

Jim Furyk is returning as US 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 last three decades, the Associated Press has learned.

Furyk would be the fourth US captain to get a second chance dating to 1979, considered the modern era of the Ryder Cup when continental Europe became part of it.

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

Furyk declined to comment in a text message.

When asked for confirmation, the PGA of America said in a statement Friday, “We look forward to sharing details regarding our 2027 US 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 US 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 US captain Keegan Bradley in the last Ryder Cup.

Europe built a record seven-point lead after two days last year at Bethpage Black and held on for their 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.

Jim Furyk would be the fourth US captain to get a second chance dating to 1979. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images