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Stewart Cink Seeks 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup Captaincy After Bethpage Defeat

He positions his pedigree as a mandate for Europe-style preparation after the 15-13 defeat at Bethpage.

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Woods has played at eight Ryder Cups but has only been on the winning side once (at Brookline in 1999)

Overview

  • Cink, 52, publicly declared he wants the 2027 U.S. captaincy, saying he would love to lead the team and help turn results around.
  • He said he had a phone interview with U.S. team manager John Wood about two months before Keegan Bradley’s July 2024 appointment and received no follow-up.
  • Cink learned of Bradley’s selection at the 2024 Scottish Open from his wife and said he was gutted by the news.
  • A five-time Ryder Cup player and 2009 Open champion with eight PGA Tour wins, he argues the U.S. should mirror Europe’s detailed planning on pairings, course setup, game plans and assistant roles.
  • He emphasized he is not campaigning and does not expect to play on the next team, seeking instead a chance to reshape the U.S. approach for Adare Manor in 2027.