Discover why Tommy Fleetwood believes Francesco Molinari should lead Europe in the 2027 Ryder Cup if Luke Donald decides not to continue. This video covers the latest insights about Europe’s Ryder Cup captaincy, including Fleetwood’s remarks, Donald’s future plans, and Justin Rose’s potential role.
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Tommy Fleetwood names Franchesco Molinari as the potential Rder Cup captain for 2027 if Luke Donald decides not to lead the European team again. Following the stunning 1513 victory over the United States at Beth Page Black in New York, Tommy Fleetwood expressed his belief that Francesco Molinari, the former champion, should take over as captain. Molinari’s quiet and analytical nature coupled with his impressive accomplishments and experience make him a strong candidate. According to Fleetwood, Fleetwood and Molinari’s partnership at the 2018 RDER Cup at Lagolf National was exceptional, winning all four matches. Molinari’s older brother, Eduardo, has also been a valuable asset as the team’s stats guru. Matthew Fitzpatrick agrees with Fleetwood’s choice, highlighting Molinari’s similarity to Luke Donald in terms of his reserved and analytical personality. Fitzpatrick believes Molinari is a great option for the role. Despite the success, there are calls for Luke Donald to retain the captaincy, especially after his impressive performance. However, Justin Rose is also considered a future leader, but his leadership style might differ from Donald’s. Fleetwood’s recent achievements include a career-high fifth place in the official World Golf Ranking, achieved after competing in the Alfred Dunhill Lynx Championship. He also finally won his first PGA Tour title at the season finale at East Lake, ending a string of near misses. With the RDER Cup 2027 on the horizon, the European team is in a state of flux and the leadership question remains open. Luke Donald’s decision to step down or continue will be crucial and Fleetwood’s endorsement of Molinari adds to the speculation. The team’s future captain will have big shoes to fill, and the choice will be fascinating to
