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Luke Donald is now widely remembered as a two-time Ryder Cup-winning captain, following successful campaigns in Rome and Bethpage Black. While he’s best known for those achievements now, there was a time when Donald spent over a year as the top-ranked golfer in the world.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Luke Donald Hints at Rory McIlroy as Future Ryder Cup Captain While Staying Silent on 2027

Luke Donald has refused to confirm whether or not he will be Team Europe’s captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup. The 47-year-old led Team Europe to a home victory

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 14

Luke Donald not yet committing to third Ryder Cup captaincy

Luke Donald has delivered and then some while serving as Team Europe's captain for each of the last two Ryder Cups. After leading Europe to a 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 win in his debut in Rome two years ago, Donald became the first captain to lead a road team to victory since 2012 with a 15-13 victory last month at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Golf News / HITC / October 14

Luke Donald gives his verdict on Rory McIlroy as a future Ryder Cup captain

Rory McIlroy is already one of the most experienced Ryder Cup players, and now people are starting to wonder if he might take on an even bigger role for Team Europe.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Ryder Cup Legend Overshadowed Luke Donald Inside Europe’s Locker Room With Powerful Message

“Just can’t believe that putt went in,” was the emotion that was running through the mind of Shane Lowry when he won the Ryder Cup for team Europe on American soil.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Luke Donald to Reunite With Rory McIlroy & Other Team Europe Members at DP World India Championship

Team Europe made history by winning the 2025 Ryder Cup for the first time on foreign soil since 2012. Led by captain Luke Donald, the team clinched a narrow 15-13 victory over the hosts at Bethpage Black.

Golf News / HITC / October 5

Luke Donald reaches out to Keegan Bradley with Instagram post a week after the Ryder Cup

It has been a week since the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, but Luke Donald’s respect for Keegan Bradley has not faded. Donald, who led his team with composure throughout the event, came away with the win against Bradley’s side.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Luke Donald Confirms Stance on Keegan Bradley After Ryder Cup Ended With Disagreement: ‘It’s Impossible..’

Whether it’s in the Ryder Cup or any other individual event, Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald have never had the opportunity to be on the same side. But that doesn’t mean they don’t share mutual respect for one another.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Brandel Chamblee Backs Luke Donald as He Rejects Keegan Bradley’s Call to Change the Envelope Rule

Brandel Chamblee isn’t holding back. On his podcast, the Golf Channel analyst and former PGA Tour winner backed the Ryder Cup’s long-standing substitution rule, calling it an essential safeguard for the event.

Golf News / HITC / September 30

Brandel Chamblee says Keegan Bradley polemical remark was one Luke Donald would never make

Keegan Bradley and Team USA are facing questions after Europe held onto the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, capping off a dramatic week in New York. Despite a strong singles push from the Americans, Europe did enough to keep hold of the trophy.

Golf News / HITC / September 29

Luke Donald reacts to Europe’s Ryder Cup win with message for Keegan Bradley

Luke Donald has now won back-to-back Ryder Cups as captain, with his latest coming in a tense finish at Bethpage Black. Europe seemed to have the match in hand before the US rallied late, putting real pressure on the visitors down the stretch.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / September 29

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald joins American legends in history

Team Europe won the Ryder Cup 15-13 at Bethpage Black on Sunday, securing the first road victory since 2012. The Americans were heavily favored, but Europe stormed into New York and kept the Cup.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Victor Hovland Sits Out Of Ryder Cup With Neck Injury

With the Ryder Cup underway, players on the US and European teams are playing as hard as they can to bring home the glory. For the first round, Luke Donald’s

Golf News / HITC / September 26

Why Team USA feel Luke Donald has already ‘crossed the line’, explains Todd Lewis

Luke Donald has stirred the pot ahead of the Ryder Cup, taking a shot at Team USA before play even begins. The build-up to this year’s event has been dominated by discussion over whether American players should be compensated for their involvement.

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Golf News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Luke Donald Net Worth 2025: Career Earnings, Endorsements & More

All eyes will be on Luke Campbell Donald in the last week of September 2025, as his European team tries to claim the Ryder Cup on American soil for the first time since 2012.

Golf News / Sneakers on SI / September 25

Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald Debut 'Ryder Cup' Air Jordan Golf Shoes

Starting tomorrow, the golf world will shift its focus to the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in New York. The 2025 Ryder Cup tees off Friday, and players are already bringing the heat.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Ryder Cup 2025: Opening Ceremony Reveals Ryder Cup's Real Stakes

Wednesday at Bethpage Black, two men stood before microphones and laid bare their strategies. Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley's opening ceremony remarks weren't just ceremonial — they were psychological warfare disguised as pleasantries.

Golf News / Yardbarker / September 23

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Golf News / Last Word On Sports / September 21

Luke Donald Warns of Bethpage Crowd Turning Against USA

Europe captain Luke Donald has warned that the Bethpage crowd could turn on the U.S. team if they don’t perform up to expectations. The PGA of America will pay each member of the U.S.

Golf News / HITC / September 18

Ryder Cup snub from Luke Donald leaves former PGA Tour player ‘extremely disappointed’

As part of their preparation for this month’s Ryder Cup, the European team have already taken a trip to the United States. After the BMW PGA Championship wrapped up on Sunday evening, both players and staff made their way to New York.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Team Europe Ryder Cup Report Card: Grading the Europeans Ahead of Bethpage Black

10 days out from the 2025 Ryder Cup, and Team Europe arrives at Bethpage Black carrying the weight of history on their shoulders. Captain Luke Donald has done something unprecedented: he's brought back virtually the same squad that dominated at Marco Simone in 2023.

Golf News / Total Apex Sports / September 2

Luke Donald’s European Ryder Cup Squad: Déjà Vu With a Danish Twist

Luke Donald isn’t reinventing the wheel here, folks. The European Ryder Cup captain just announced his six captain’s picks, and if you’ve got a case of déjà vu, you’re not alone.

Golf News / HITC / September 1

Former LIV golfer slams Luke Donald over Ryder Cup picks, names two overlooked players

Luke Donald unveiled his six Ryder Cup captain’s picks on Monday, and there were no big surprises among the selections. Donald’s full squad is now locked in, and it looks like a team with plenty of depth and experience throughout the line-up.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / September 1

Luke Donald on why Jon Rahm is key to Team Europe at Ryder Cup

In 25 days, the 2025 Ryder Cup will kick off at Bethpage Black in New York. Team USA will look to continue the trend of home teams winning, as Team Europe captured the 2023 edition in Italy.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 21

Report: European captain Luke Donald agrees to Ryder Cup rules change

The 2025 Ryder Cup is getting off to a congenial start. According to a report by Telegraph Sport on Monday, Team Europe captain Luke Donald has agreed to extricate his counterpart Keegan Bradley from a potentially sticky situation.

Golf News / Field Level Media / May 15

Luke Donald among early Round 1 leaders at PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE -- European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald of England shot a first-round 4-under-par 67 to become among the early leaders in the PGA Championship on Thursday from golfers in the morning wave at Quail Hollow.

Golf News / Field Level Media / May 14

Luke Donald keeps Ryder Cup in mind ahead of PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE -- Luke Donald likes what he sees from European golfers entering this week's PGA Championship. He'll be the captain of the European team at the Ryder Cup in September.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Luke Donald Must be Encouraged With the Brothers Hojgaard

European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald was in the Crescent City to play in the Zurich Classic. He would miss the cut playing with teammate Camillo Villegas, but that was the bad news.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / March 24

European Captain Luke Donald Must Feel in the Driver's Seat

It must have been fun times at the Donald house on Sunday night. The European Ryder Cup Captain saw a surge of European talent make statements in numerous tournaments across the globe, none of which were LIV events.

Golf News / FirstSportz / May 8, 2024

Watch: European captain Luke Donald tees off at Bethpage Course, scouts site of 2025 Ryder Cup

Almost eight months after lifting the Ryder Cup in Rome, the preparations for the next event have already started from the European side. This week, captain Luke Donald was spotted scouting the site of the 2025 tournament, the Bethpage Course in New York and teed off with vice-captain Edoardo Molinari.

Golf News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2022