Luke Donald, Team Europe captain, says he will have “zero complacency” as Europe bids to complete a historic three consecutive Ryder Cup victories over Team USA at next year’s event at Adare Manor. Donald’s comments frame the challenge for Europe going into the contest, with the emphasis on staying prepared rather than assuming results.
Jim Furyk, Team USA captain, counters that the United States needs more from its players and embraces the “underdogs” tag. The Belfast Telegraph reports Furyk is determined to address America’s long-standing struggle for an away win, which has been absent for 34 years. While the outlets focus on different sides of the rivalry—Europe’s insistence on avoiding complacency and America’s drive to raise performance—the overarching message is that both captains see next year’s Ryder Cup as demanding.
