Overview

• Asked about Adare Manor in 2027, Donald said he is still enjoying Europe’s Bethpage win and would be happy to assist the next captain if not reappointed.
• Donald’s legacy talk intensified after consecutive wins in 2023 and 2025, with praise noting he is among the few European captains to triumph both home and away.
• McIlroy previously rejected the idea of serving as a near‑term playing captain, calling the dual role impractical given modern demands.
• One outlet reported McIlroy said he would love to captain one day but not in 2027, framing any such role as a later‑career move.
• Donald described post‑Cup sleepless nights and Ryder Cup dreams as he returns to playing in India, while some reports credited analytics and back‑room support, including data input from Edoardo Molinari, in Europe’s plan at Bethpage.