4 Contenders for the Next European Ryder Cup Captain
Justin Rose has reportedly removed himself from consideration for the role of European Ryder Cup captain in 2027. The question now is who will lead Europe at Adare Manor?
According to The Telegraph, Rose, 45, plans to focus on his playing career and aims to make his eighth Ryder Cup appearance. After a remarkable season that included a narrow loss to Rory McIlroy at The Masters and his first PGA Tour win in two years, Rose seeks his sixth Ryder Cup victory as a player.
This decision leaves officials at the DP World Tour with significant choices to make ahead of Europe’s title defense on home ground in Ireland. The key question remains whether Luke Donald will continue for a third term or if a fresh face will take over.
Potential Candidates
- The Italian who played a vital role as vice-captain to help Europe win, including serving in the same capacity at Marco Simone two years prior.
- The 2018 Open champion, who has a strong record as a player and could potentially share captaincy duties with his older brother.
Recent Ryder Cup Incidents
- Shane Lowry responded strongly to American hecklers as tensions rose during the Ryder Cup.
- Rory McIlroy addressed the crowd with the message to “shut the f**k up!”
“Justin Rose has reportedly ruled himself out of the running to be European Ryder Cup captain in 2027, so who will take the armband at Adare Manor?” – The Telegraph
The leadership choice for the 2027 Ryder Cup remains open, with several experienced and compelling candidates under consideration.
Summary: Justin Rose steps back from captaincy in 2027, leaving European Ryder Cup leadership open to several strong contenders as the team prepares to defend its title in Ireland.