Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink named assistant captains for 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 19:58 UTC
- Sources: ESPN
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk announced at the Kentucky Derby that former major winners Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink will serve as his assistants for the 2027 matches in Adare Manor, Ireland. The appointments were confirmed during Furyk’s Derby appearance. No contradictory reports from other outlets were found.
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