Donald to continue leading Europe’s Ryder Cup team in New York for 2025

Luke Donald is set to continue as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York after leading this year’s victory, according to team bosses. The Englishman has been reappointed following the 16.5-11.5 win over the United States in Rome in October. After this triumph, Europe’s players encouraged him to break with recent tradition and lead the side again.

The 45-year-old is Europe’s first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher, who performed the role in 1991, 1993, and 1995. Donald will attempt to become only the second skipper after Tony Jacklin to lead Europe to victories both home and away.

“I’m delighted and honored to have been given the chance to lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup once again,” said Donald, who was initially appointed for the 2023 edition after Henrik Stenson was sacked for joining LIV Golf.

“Great opportunities don’t come along very often in life, and I’m a great believer that when they do, you need to grab them with both hands. This is one of those moments,” he added.

“The Ryder Cup means so much to me, so to be captain again and have the chance to create more history by becoming only the second European captain to win back-to-back is exciting,” Donald continued.

Since 1997, European captains have served just one term, but Donald’s players made it clear they wanted him to break the mold as they chanted “two more years” following the five-point win in Rome.

“I think everyone sitting here would be very happy to have him again,” said four-time major winner Rory McIlroy.

Ryder Cup executive director Guy Kinnings said, “Luke was a superb captain in Rome, and we are delighted that he will be returning to the role for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York. He demonstrated clear, calm, and meticulous leadership skills in Rome, and all those qualities will be big assets again for Luke and Team Europe.”

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