We are less than a year away from the 46th edition of the Ryder Cup.
Adare Manor in Ireland will host the visiting United States team, who will be trying to win on foreign soil for the first time since 1993. Meanwhile, the Europeans will come in third behind leader Luke Donald, who is seeking a third more wins than any other European leader in the history of the competition.
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Donald and US captain Jim Furyk, who led the Stars and Stripes at Le Golf National, Paris 2018, this week at Adare Manor to celebrate “The Year of the Go”, the prestigious kickoff event leading up to the 2027 Ryder Cup. On Tuesday, the leaders held a press conference and shared plans that have been discussed for up to two years.
“It’s hard to say enough about this place,” Donald said. “I was with JP (MeManus) a few weeks ago, and he said something like this to me. He said, ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ to come. I think it will be a unique venue for the Ryder Cup.”
Here are photos of the leader’s visit to Adare Manor with the year leading up to the 2017 Ryder Cup:
Ryder Cup 2017 Year go photos
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, pose for a picture with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the 2017 Ryder Cup to Go Official Photoshoot at Adare Manor on October 26, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
A joint statement as Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and Lucas Donald, Team Europe Captain, speak at the Ryder Cup 2027 Annual Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 26, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, speaks during the Ryder Cup 2027 Year Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 06, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, on Ryder Cup 2027 Year said at a Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
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Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, speak at the 2017 Ryder Cup Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 06, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, pose for a picture with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the 2017 Ryder Cup to Go Official Photoshoot at Adare Manor on October 26, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, shakes hands with Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, prior to the 2027 Ryder Cup Annual Go Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 26, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and Lucas Donald, Team Europe Captain, pose for a photo with the Ryder Trophy at the 2027 Ryder Cup Year to Go Official Photoshoot at Adare Manor on October 06, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
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Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe, poses for a portrait with the Ryder Cup at the 2027 Ryder Cup as Officials Photoshoot at Adare Manor on October 6, 2016 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, poses for a photo with Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, and the Ryder Cup Trophy at the 2027 Ryder Cup Press Conference at Adare Manor on October 6, 2016 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, poses for a picture with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the 2027 Ryder Cup Annual Govt Photoshoot at Adare Manor on October 06, 2026 in Limerick, Ireland.
Jim Furyk, Team USA Captain, and his wife Tabitha Furyk pose for a photo with the Ryder Cup Trophy next to Diane Donald and her husband Luke Donald, Team Europe Captain, during the Ryder Cup 2027 Year to Go Official Photoshoot at Adare Manor.
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Cameron Jourdan He is an assistant editor for Golfweek, college and amateur golf, the PGA Tour and many more. Follow Cameron on X/Twitter (@Cam_Jourdan) or Instagram (@GolfweekJourdan).
This article first appeared in Golfweek: Photos: Luke Donald, Jim Furyk kick off the 2027 Ryder Cup countdown