PADRAIG HARRINGTON NAMED VICE-CAPTAIN FOR RYDER CUP AT ADARE MANOR

Luke Donald has named Pádraig Harrington as his third Vice Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup which will be played at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, from September 13-19, 2027.

Harrington joins the Molinari brothers, Edoardo and Francesco, in Donald’s backroom team for next year’s contest, as Team Europe seeks a third consecutive Ryder Cup victory following wins at Marco Simone in 2023 and Bethpage Black in 2025.

“Luke and I arranged to meet up at The Open and chatted about it, and we felt we could strike up a good team again,” said Harrington.

“Obviously, he was my Vice Captain (in 2021), and we have worked together as Vice Captains in the past. And certainly, I feel I’ve something to give.”

“Luke has a very strong team around him already and he felt that we would work well together.”

“It’s something I didn’t expect. I honestly didn’t think I’d ever wear the European Ryder Cup logo again. So I’m very happy to be part of it. The Ryder Cup has been a special part of my life. Representing Europe has always been one of the highlights of my golfing career, and to be able to do it again in this situation, especially in Ireland, is special.”

“You wouldn’t want to miss out with it being in Ireland, so I’m very pleased.”

“The fans are going to be fantastic, and I think the atmosphere will be second to none.”

“It’s a big occasion for JP (McManus, owner of Adare Manor). He loves to give back to his local community all around Limerick. Adare is just a beautiful place to be and to host a Ryder Cup there adds so much.”

Donald said: “Pádraig is someone I thought about quite a lot, especially with it being in Adare. He has a special relationship with JP (McManus) and a connection to the fans, which I think is important.”

“He understands the Irish crowds and all that goes with having a Ryder Cup in Ireland. I think it’s going to be very special for him.”

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