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Jose Maria Olazabal back as Euro Ryder Cup vice-captain

Jose Maria Olazabal back as Euro Ryder Cup vice-captain

Once a victorious European skipper himself, Jose Maria Olazabal has been named as a vice-captain for a fifth time in Luke Donald's Ryder Cup team. 24 Apr 2025
Donald to pick six wildcards for Europe Ryder Cup tilt

Donald to pick six wildcards for Europe Ryder Cup tilt

Captain Luke Donald will again choose six wild cards for Europe's Ryder Cup team, with the six qualifiers for next year's trophy defence taken from just one ranking list. 7 Aug 2024
Donald returns for second term as Ryder Cup captain

Donald returns for second term as Ryder Cup captain

Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York after his side's emphatic triumph in Rome. 30 Nov 2023
McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

McIlroy explains clever singles plan at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy doesn't think much of Patrick Cantlay, and what bothered him the most about Joe LaCava at the Ryder Cup was the caddie not getting out of McIlroy's putting line and then barking back when asked to move. 15 Nov 2023
Rose wants to play, not captain

Rose wants to play, not captain

Justin Rose has ruled himself out of succeeding Luke Donald as Ryder Cup captain and wants to play for his fellow Englishman and friend again in 2025. 2 Nov 2023
Donald urged to serve as Ryder Cup captain again

Donald urged to serve as Ryder Cup captain again

Europe captain Luke Donald was delivering his Ryder Cup victory speech in front of a giddy crowd at Rome's Marco Simone Golf Club when his celebrating players started a chant that quickly swept through the grandstands. 3 Oct 2023
Captain Donald jubilant after 'stressful' Ryder Cup win

Captain Donald jubilant after 'stressful' Ryder Cup win

Emotional European captain Luke Donald has reflected on a "stressful" afternoon after his team finally got over the line to regain the Ryder Cup. 2 Oct 2023
How Europe's Ryder Cup win unfolded

How Europe's Ryder Cup win unfolded

Europe have won the Ryder Cup after beating the United States 16.5-11.5 in Rome. Here is how the final day's single matches unfolded on Sunday, point by point. 2 Oct 2023
'It's on me': Zach Johnson

'It's on me': Zach Johnson

United States captain Zach Johnson admits he wishes he could start the week over and "do a better job" after losing his grip on the Ryder Cup in Rome. 2 Oct 2023
Europe claim Ryder Cup with ‘Fleetwood Mac’ leading the way

Europe claim Ryder Cup with ‘Fleetwood Mac’ leading the way

Europe have won back the Ryder Cup – just like they always do before their raucous home crowds – with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the decisive point to extend their dominance over the Americans on home soil. 2 Oct 2023
Rahm-inspired Europe seize control of Ryder Cup

Rahm-inspired Europe seize control of Ryder Cup

Europe have swept the opening session of the Ryder Cup for the first time in their history, a beating so thorough that none of the foursomes matches even reached the 18th hole. 30 Sep 2023
This is your time, Captain Donald's emotional message

This is your time, Captain Donald's emotional message

On the outskirts of the Eternal City, Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has a simple message for his players: This is your time. 29 Sep 2023
Aberg headlines rookies hoping to write Ryder Cup script

Aberg headlines rookies hoping to write Ryder Cup script

Trawl through the annals of the Ryder Cup and there are tales aplenty of rookies rising to the occasion with match-winning contributions but Sweden's Ludvig Aberg is already making waves before striking a ball in anger. 29 Sep 2023
Rahm & Hatton to launch Ryder Cup with passion

Rahm & Hatton to launch Ryder Cup with passion

European captain Luke Donald believes Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will "bring fire and passion" to start Europe's bid to reclaim the Ryder Cup when they take on America's World No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in the opening foursomes match. 29 Sep 2023
Johnson ready to let Ryder Cup thoroughbreds loose

Johnson ready to let Ryder Cup thoroughbreds loose

Big winners two years ago in Wisconsin, the Americans know a Ryder Cup victory away from home has been out of reach for the past 30 years. 29 Sep 2023
European emotions run high ahead of Ryder Cup

European emotions run high ahead of Ryder Cup

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has cranked up the emotion in the team room this week by bringing his players to tears, but it is all part of the plan to get his stars ready to regain the trophy from the United States. 27 Sep 2023
Donald & Team Europe inspired by Solheim Cup fightback

Donald & Team Europe inspired by Solheim Cup fightback

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald believes his team will take inspiration from the brilliant fightback which saw Europe retain the Solheim Cup on Sunday. 26 Sep 2023
McIlroy vows to behave at pre-Ryder Cup stag party

McIlroy vows to behave at pre-Ryder Cup stag party

Europe's Ryder Cup ace Rory McIlroy has promised to take a "sensible" approach to a friend's stag party just days before the start of the clash against the United States in Rome. 7 Sep 2023
Meronk: Ryder Cup snub "hard to swallow"

Meronk: Ryder Cup snub "hard to swallow"

Reigning Australian Open Champion Adrian Meronk has admitted it was "a big shock" when captain Luke Donald called to let him know he wouldn't be picked for Europe's Ryder Cup team. 7 Sep 2023
Ryder Cup the ultimate test for Swede rookie Aberg

Ryder Cup the ultimate test for Swede rookie Aberg

The comparisons with Sergio Garcia are inevitable and appropriate based on the sheer skill and rapid rise. 6 Sep 2023
Aberg officially punches ticket to Ryder Cup

Aberg officially punches ticket to Ryder Cup

Europe captain Luke Donald has said he was "blown away" by the ability of Ludvig Aberg after handing the rising star one of his six captain's picks for the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome. 5 Sep 2023