Jim Furyk says US team are underdogs in 2027 Ryder Cup
US captain Jim Furyk stated his team will be underdogs at the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland next September.
Long drought on European soil
The United States has not won a Ryder Cup match in Europe since a victory at The Belfry in 1993. Captain Furyk noted that the team faces 50,000 spectators who will create significant noise during the event. He acknowledged that the Americans have lost every contest held on European ground for over three decades.
Course setup favors Europe
European captain Luke Donald and vice-captain Edoardo Molinari can configure the Adare Manor course to suit their team. This preparation gives the home side a built-in advantage before competition begins. Furyk admitted there is no chance for the Americans to be seen as favorites this year.
Furyk embraces difficult role
The captain expects to hear criticism repeatedly and plans to embrace that pressure. He knows the team has a lot of work ahead of them to improve their chances. This marks his second attempt as captain after leading the US side in 2018.
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