Padraig Harrington Named Vice Captain Of Team Europe

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 14:11

By Emma O'Connor

Luke Donald will captain Team Europe.

Padraig Harrington says it will be special to be part of the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor next year.

The three-time major winner has been named as a vice captain by European captain Luke Donald, who is aiming to win three in a row against the US team.

Harrington played in the Ryder Cup when it was last held in Ireland in 2006 at the K Club.

He was team captain in 2021 and joins Edoardo and Francesco Molinari as vice captains for the event in September 2027.

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