Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink Appointed as Assistant Captains for Ryder Cup 2027
Leonard, Cink named Ryder Cup assistant captains
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U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk has appointed Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink as assistant captains for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, Ireland. Leonard, a three-time Ryder Cup player, and Cink, a five-time participant, bring valuable experience to the team as they aim to reclaim the title after recent European victories.
- 01Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink appointed as assistant captains for Ryder Cup 2027.
- 02Leonard is known for his iconic 45-foot putt in the 1999 Ryder Cup.
- 03Cink has played in five consecutive Ryder Cups and served as an assistant captain in 2023.
- 04Jim Furyk, the U.S. captain, aims to end a 30-year winless streak abroad.
- 05The U.S. has not won the Ryder Cup away from home since 1993.
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Jim Furyk, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, announced on Saturday that Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink will serve as assistant captains for the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor in Ireland. Leonard, who participated in three Ryder Cups, is celebrated for his memorable 45-foot birdie putt in 1999 that helped secure a U.S. victory. This marks his first role as an assistant captain, having previously assisted Furyk at the 2024 Presidents Cup. Cink, a veteran of five Ryder Cups, was part of the U.S. team that won in 2008 and served as an assistant captain in Italy in 2023. Furyk, who has been involved in every Ryder Cup since 1997, is looking to reverse the trend of recent European dominance, as the Americans have not claimed victory abroad since 1993.
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