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USA will be ‘underdogs’ in 2027 Ryder Cup – Furyk

United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk says his team will be "underdogs" when they attempt to end more than 30 years of pain on European soil in next year's edition at Adare Manor.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:01 PM
USA will be ‘underdogs’ in 2027 Ryder Cup – Furyk
Key Things to Know
  • US captain Jim Furyk declared that the United States will be underdogs against Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup.
  • The Americans are attempting to end a 34-year drought without an away Ryder Cup victory dating back to 1993.
  • European captain Luke Donald questioned Furyk's underdog label, expecting the US to field a strong team.
The Story in 60 Seconds

United States captain Jim Furyk stated that his team will be considered "underdogs" at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. Speaking during a news conference, Furyk noted that the Americans have not claimed an away victory in the competition since 1993, suffering seven straight losses on European soil, while European captain Luke Donald questioned whether the US team should truly be labeled as underdogs.

Furyk revealed plans to alter the American approach to foursomes matches, highlighting that the US secured only three of 16 possible points in the alternate-shot format across the last two Ryder Cups. He also expressed excitement about incorporating younger talent alongside established veterans when the tournament takes place on September 17–19, 2027.

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