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Luke Donald reappointed European Ryder Cup captain for 2025 contest in New York

The 45-year-old becomes Europe’s first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher performed the role in 1991, 1993 and 1995.

A Ryder world of difference

A Ryder world of difference

Garcia is the leading points-winner in the history of Ryder Cup, on either side.

Luke Donald (centre) and Team Europe celebrate

An Italian Ryder Cup

The event has left me with several memories, by far most of them positive ones.

Marco Simone Golf and Country Club staged this year's Ryder Cup (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Fire breaks out at Ryder Cup venue

An investigation is under way.

Why Europe won and U.S. lost?

Why Europe won and U.S. lost?

The possession of the Ryder Cup returns to the side that has won the bi-annual event for the 13th time since 1985. M. James Ward…

Who will captain at Bethpage in 2025?

The Rome Ryder Cup matches are now in the rear-view mirror. The next gathering shifts to New York in two years. M. James Ward reviews…

Captain Luke Donald and his players hold the Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup returns home from Rome

Seemingly quite suddenly, a close encounter had become what misleadingly looked like a comfortable stroll.

Rory McIlroy celebrates after Europe regained the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy says he began thinking about Ryder Cup quest a year ago

The Northern Irishman won four points from five matches.

Captain Luke Donald and his team with the Ryder Cup

Luke Donald ‘would consider’ continuing as Europe captain for 2025 Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy led the calls for Donald to lead the side again at Bethpage in 2025.

Team Europe’s Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup trophy

Big guns fire, Donald’s picks pay off but US tensions boil over – Ryder Cup Q&A

We look at the key questions surrounding the 44th contest.

44th Ryder Cup – Day Three – Marco Simone Golf and Country Club

Europe captain Luke Donald: I think these guys will be around for a long time

Donald feels a host of Sunday’s winning squad will go on to enjoy more success in the competition.

Luke Donald (centre) and Team Europe celebrate

Ryder Cup day three: Europe’s winners urge Luke Donald to remain as captain

It has been common practice since 1997 for the captain to only get one bite of the cherry, even if they spearheaded record victories.

Rory McIlroy celebrates

Rory McIlroy: I used anger to my advantage on way to Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph

A fired-up McIlroy finished as his team’s top points-scorer as Europe beat the United States 16.5-11.5.

Captain Luke Donald and his players hold the Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup stars urge ‘phenomenal’ Luke Donald to stay on as European captain

The players chanted “Two more years” while Donald gave a television interview after Team Europe’s five-point victory in Rome.

Rory McIlroy celebrates after holing his putt on the 15th hole

The final day in pictures as Europe win the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy and captain Luke Donald were emotional after a 16.5-11.5 success in Rome.

Rory McIlroy inspired Europe to victory

Rory McIlroy says US antics put ‘fire in our bellies’ as Europe regain Ryder Cup

European captain Luke Donald hailed the win as the biggest achievement of his career.

Team Europe captain Luke Donald celebrates in Rome

Luke Donald emotional after ‘stressful’ Ryder Cup win

Europe regained the trophy in Rome on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy inspired Europe to victory

Emotional Rory McIlroy leads Europe to Ryder Cup victory

Europe condemned the United States to a seventh straight away loss.

Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy with Captain Luke Donald following his singles match

Rory McIlroy emotional after vital Ryder Cup singles win

McIlroy was involved in an angry confrontation with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie after Saturday’s fourballs.

Team Europe’s Viktor Hovland won his match

Viktor Hovland fires up Europe as Ryder Cup finishing line comes into view

Jon Rahm then tied his match.