Harrington named as Ryder Cup vice-captain
Padraig Harrington has been named a vice-captain for Team Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor in the Republic of Ireland. Captain Luke Donald, who is seeking a third consecutive win over the USA, said the 54-year-old Dubliner's extensive Ryder Cup experience and connection with Irish fans would bring valuable energy to the team ahead of the event.
Harrington joins brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari in Donald's backroom staff. A three-time major winner, he played in six Ryder Cups for Europe, served as vice-captain three times, and captained the side at the unsuccessful 2021 contest at Whistling Straits. It will be the first Ryder Cup in Ireland since 2006, when Harrington helped Europe win 18½-9½ at the K Club; Donald, meanwhile, is bidding to become only the fourth captain to lead three straight Ryder Cups.
- Harrington named Team Europe vice-captain for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
- He joins the Molinari brothers on Luke Donald's backroom team.
- First Ryder Cup in Ireland since 2006, when Europe won at the K Club.
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The Ryder Cup is golf's premier team competition between Europe and the United States, held every two years. It is among sport's most prestigious and fiercely contested events, known for its intensity and the national pride it inspires.
Padraig Harrington is an Irish golfer who won three major championships and has significant Ryder Cup experience. He appeared as a player in six Ryder Cups, served as vice-captain on multiple occasions, and captained Europe at the 2021 event.
Luke Donald is the current European captain and is attempting to achieve a third consecutive victory, a feat only three captains before him have accomplished. The 2027 event takes place at Adare Manor in Ireland, the first time the Ryder Cup has been held in the country since 2006.