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Europe's Team Captain Luke Donald, centre, and team members lift the Ryder Cup after winning the trophy by defeating the United States 16/12 point to 11 1/2 points at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, on Oct. 1, 2023. Luke Donald is staying on as captain of the European team for its defense of the Ryder Cup in 2025 at Bethpage Black. The 45-year-old Donald led the Europeans to a 16½-11½ victory over the United States outside Rome last month and the European tour said Wednesday Nov. 29, 2023 he is being retained as captain. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

Luke Donald stays on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for 2025 after overwhelming backing of players

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Europe's Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup after Europe won the trophy at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Ryder Cup stays right at home in Rome for the Europeans as U.S. loses its seventh straight in Europe

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

United States' Team Captain Zach Johnson gestures as he makes a speech during the Ryder Cup opening ceremony at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The Ryder Cup starts Sept. 29, at the Marco Simone Golf Club. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

U.S. captain Johnson says it’s time to let the thoroughbreds loose at Ryder Cup

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Luke Donald, of England, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Dublin, Ohio. It’s four down and eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch. The final two automatic places will be determined at the European Masters starting Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in the picturesque surroundings of Crans-sur-Sierre. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Luke Donald, Europe’s accidental captain, adds a ruthless edge to his Ryder Cup leadership

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Winner Ludvig Aberg of Sweden poses with the trophy of the European Masters Golf Tournament DP World Tour, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP) **FILE**

Ryder Cup is the ultimate test for the unflappable Swedish rookie

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Luke Donald, of England, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Dublin, Ohio. It’s four down and eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch. The final two automatic places will be determined at the European Masters starting Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in the picturesque surroundings of Crans-sur-Sierre. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Final automatic spots in Europe’s Ryder Cup team to be finalized in Swiss mountains

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Brendan Steele hits from a bunker on the 16th hole during the second round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Steele takes 1-shot lead at midpoint of The Honda Classic

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Wesley Bryan drives his ball off the 18th tee during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Wesley Bryan earns breakout PGA win at Harbour Town

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

Justin Rose of England takes off his hat on the 18th green after a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, Wednesday July 16, 2014. The British Open Golf championship starts Thursday July 17. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

British Open: English golfers carry weight of nation

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

Matt Kuchar watches his drive off the third tee during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Kuchar rallies from 4 back to win RBC Heritage

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

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Jim Furyk reacts after missing a birdie putt on the seventh green during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Saturday, April 19, 2014. Play was suspended during the second round Friday due to weather and resumed today. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Donald shoots 66, takes lead at RBC Heritage

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Golfer Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Another slow start for Tiger at Honda Classic

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Tiger tries to regain winning form in Chicago

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Tom Watson of the United States smiles on the 5th fairway during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Muirfield, Scotland, Wednesday July 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

British Open 2013: Muirfield an ‘honest test’ of links golf

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Prepping for British Open unlike any other major

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

England’s Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Rose win at Merion gives England the missing piece

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press