{"id":10301,"date":"2023-10-03T06:40:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/donald-would-consider-staying-on-as-europe-ryder-cup-captain-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T06:40:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T06:40:15","slug":"donald-would-consider-staying-on-as-europe-ryder-cup-captain-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/donald-would-consider-staying-on-as-europe-ryder-cup-captain-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald ‘would consider’ staying on as Europe Ryder Cup captain | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nLONDON:
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Luke Donald said he “would consider” keeping the European Ryder Cup captaincy for the next tournament in two years’ time after leading his team to victory in Rome on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The 45-year-old, a four-time Ryder Cup winner as a player, earned rave reviews for his leadership as Europe regained the trophy with a 16.5-11.5 victory against the United States.<\/p>\n

World number two Rory McIlroy<\/a> led calls for Donald to skipper the side again at Bethpage Black in New York and he has not ruled it out.<\/p>\n

“I certainly haven’t given it really any thought yet,” the Englishman told Sky Sports News. “It’s something I would have to sit down and think about.<\/p>\n

“Of course I would consider it. I’m trying to enjoy this moment right now, enjoy this victory, and then we’ll see what happens in the future.”<\/p>\n

Bernard Gallacher was the last European to lead the side for consecutive terms — losing twice and winning once between 1991 and 1995.<\/p>\n

Former world number one Donald has won every Ryder Cup<\/a> he has taken part in as a player and captain and knows that perfect record would be on the line should he lead the side again in 2025.<\/p>\n

“Maybe I go out leaving a legacy as a winning Ryder Cup captain and not risk that,” he said.<\/p>\n

“Obviously going over there in New York, which would be a real cauldron, those fans are extremely passionate. It would be a really, really tough environment. If I was to do this job, and I was to go over there and win, that would be some accomplishment.”<\/p>\n

There were joyous scenes of European celebration at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, on the team bus and at the hotel.<\/p>\n

“We celebrated like we should have,” said Donald. “It was a fun night, celebrating with teammates, with fans, with family, and memories that will stay with us forever.<\/p>\n

“It’s still sinking in. This has been a long process, it’s a long journey, I’m so glad it ended up like it did. It was just an amazing week sharing this with my teammates and the staff and the families, everyone.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n