Anyway, a third victory, at Adare Manor in Ireland next September, would see him become the first skipper in Ryder Cup history to complete a hat-trick. The opportunity, though, to mastermind such a unique achievement is one Donald simply couldn’t resist, especially as the Ryder Cup marks its 100th anniversary in 2027. Given his successes, his popularity and the general clamour for his reappointment, Donald was always going to have first refusal. What if this doesn't go right and we are the first (European) team to lose at home in 34 years? It became an easy one.”Not everything, of course, is rosy in that European Ryder Cup environment.

Source: The Herald March 04, 2026 20:43 UTC