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The PGA of America announced Jim Furyk as the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup captain. Furyk, who captained the Americans in a 17.5-10.5 loss to Europe in 2018, becomes the ninth person to captain multiple U.S. teams.
▪️ Walter Hagen (6 times): 4-2-0 record.
▪️ Ben Hogan (3 times): 3-0-0.
▪️ Sam Snead (3 times): 2-0-1.
▪️ Arnold Palmer (2 times): 2-0-0.
▪️ Jack Burke Jr. (2 times): 1-1-0.
▪️ Jack Nicklaus (2 times): 1-1-0.
▪️ Tom Watson (2 times): 1-1-0.
▪️ Davis Love III (2 times): 1-1-0.
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