Overview
- In a sponsor interview with Hard Rock Bet, Daly, 59, said he wants to serve as captain or co-captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland and noted his family ties to nearby Cork.
- He called Tiger Woods an “unbelievable” choice to lead and said he hopes to work alongside him, while Woods previously declined the 2025 captaincy and has said no one has asked him about 2027.
- Daly, a two-time major champion who never played a Ryder Cup, described missing out on past teams as his biggest career regret and said he still wants to contribute to Team USA.
- Offering strategy critiques, Daly argued the U.S. should avoid pairing long hitters with shorter hitters in foursomes, citing the Thomas–Spieth partnership and warning that players cannot “club off” Bryson DeChambeau’s distance.
- News reports indicate the PGA of America is expected to name the 2027 U.S. captain in early 2026, with Woods frequently mentioned as a leading option after the Americans’ 15–13 loss at Bethpage Black.