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Two more years? Europe captain Donald not ruling out third term

Two more years? Europe captain Donald not ruling out third term

Summary

Luke Donald is considering whether to serve a third term as the European Ryder Cup captain after leading Europe to consecutive victories against the United States. Donald expressed gratitude for the support he's received but wants to take time before making a decision about continuing. The latest Ryder Cup event included issues with crowd behavior in New York, which raised concerns from players and spectators.

Key Facts

  • Luke Donald has captained Europe to two Ryder Cup victories.
  • He is the second European to win back-to-back Ryder Cups as captain.
  • Donald is considering a third term as captain but has not made a decision yet.
  • Europe will defend the Ryder Cup in 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland.
  • American fans were criticized for unruly behavior during the tournament.
  • Rory McIlroy received a text from Donald Trump during the Ryder Cup events.
  • The latest Ryder Cup victory was achieved under challenging crowd conditions.
  • Tom Watson, a well-known American golfer, apologized for the rude behavior of some American fans.

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