The Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk after Tiger Woods removed himself from contention following his 27 March arrest on suspicion of DUI, sources said. Furyk previously captained the side in 2018 in Paris, where Europe secured a 17.5-10.5 victory. His four captain's picks achieved a 2-10-0 record at Le Golf National.
Europe have won nine of the 12 editions of the Ryder Cup in the 21st century. In 2025, Europe won at Bethpage Black with a score of 15-13, establishing a record seven-point lead after two days. The US team, led by Keegan Bradley, fought back from the deficit but fell short. Luke Donald is returning as Team Europe captain for a third stint in Ireland, having been confirmed in early March.