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‘Work starts here’ as Ryder Cup Europe Captain Luke Donald visits Adare Manor

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Ryder Cup Europe Captain, Luke Donald pictured with vice-captain Edoardo Molinari at the Adare Manor Golf Course as they say, “The work starts here,” for the 2027 Ryder Cup. Photo: Ryder Cup Europe/Instagram

Ryder Cup Europe Captain Luke Donald paid his first visit to Adare Manor since his appointment this week

'Work starts here' as Ryder Cup Europe Captain Luke Donald visit Adare Manor
In a series of social media posts made by Ryder Cup Europe on Tuesday, April 13, the team said Luke Donald was “arriving at The Adare Manor in style”. Photo: Ryder Cup Europe/Instagram

Luke Donald, the returning Ryder Cup Europe captain for 2027, has visited Adare Manor for the first time since being revealed as the Team Europe captain for the upcoming competition in Adare.

In a series of social media posts made by Ryder Cup Europe on Tuesday, April 13, the team said Luke Donald was “arriving at The Adare Manor in style” as he was pictured in a private helicopter approaching the resort with his wife, Diane Donald.

The visit comes days after Rory McIlroy earned a second Green Jacket with an outstanding performance in the Masters at the Augusta National Golf Course in Georgia, USA.


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Donald was undoubtedly happy seeing McIlroy win back-to-back Green Jackets and hoping the Irish golfer keeps his form throughout 2026 and into the Ryder Cup in 2027, saying, “Tying Seve with 2 green jackets will mean a lot to Rory. He is undoubtedly the best European golfer of all time now.”

Earlier this month, Luke Donald appointed Edoardo Molinari, who joined him in the Adare visit, as his first Vice Captain. Donald said, “Edoardo has been a rock of support to me. He has made such a difference to our team. He is invaluable from a statistical analysis perspective, in terms of helping me with the qualification system, navigating the ever-changing world of golf.”

Following Rory McIlroy’s historic win this past weekend, Donald will be hoping 2027 will bring another historic golfing feat as he vies to become the first Ryder Cup captain to win three in a row.

Luke Donald, the former world number one in golf, said, “The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family. I didn’t imagine this third time would come. Celebrating on that Sunday night in New York after a pressure-packed week in a tough environment, I thought maybe my job was done. But maybe there is a little more story to tell.

“This Ryder Cup Captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don’t take for granted. It’s a real privilege and I am certainly looking forward to another home Ryder Cup.

“History is obviously important to me. As a team, as Ryder Cup Europe, we all play for history. We talk about it a lot, about the guys who paved the way for us and the responsibility we have to inspire next generations. But I don’t think I have ever thought about history through a personal lens. I just try to enjoy the journey and the day-to-day work to create an environment that gives the players the opportunity for success. That is what I focus on.”

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