Italian pro golfer Edoardo Molinari competes on the European Tour and has won on four continents; vice-captain of Italy’s 2010 Ryder Cup team and a Ryder Cup backroom figure. In 2027 he assists Europe’s bid alongside the Molinari brothers.
Europe has named Francesco Molinari as an assistant to Luke Donald for next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, joining Edoardo after both served as vice-captains in Rome and New York. The move underlines continuity ahead of the centenary edition, with Molinari set to bolster a familiar backroom. In other news, Bob MacIntyre opened strongly at the Travelers Championship.
Padraig Harrington has joined Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup staff as a vice-captain for the 2027 event at Adare Manor, Ireland. He brings European experience and local insight as Europe aims for a third straight victory against the USA.