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Jim Furyk’s fighting talk shows USA path to Ryder Cup redemption in Ireland

Jim Furyk is embracing the underdog role as Team USA’s captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup, determined to break a 34-year drought of American success on European soil. After consecutive losses to European captain Luke Donald—including a 5-0 thrashing in the Presidents Cup foursomes—Furyk has shifted the narrative, framing the USA as the outsiders despite fielding top talent like Scottie Scheffler.

The 2018 defeat at Le Golf National, where Phil Mickelson’s infamous tee shot into water sparked European jubilation, remains a painful memory, but Furyk is focused on building a team that thrives in high-pressure atmospheres. With Adare Manor set to host the event next September, Furyk has emphasized the need for players who embrace the electric crowd, acknowledging that Europe’s dominance in foursomes—where Donald’s squad has won 13 of 16 matches under his leadership—will require a tactical overhaul from the Americans.

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