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Immediate Effect: Luke Donald Is Named Ryder Cup Captain

The Englishman accepts the 2023 job and restores dignity after Henrik Stenson's well-deserved sacking. Plus, the PGA Tour announces the 2023 schedule. A first look at the impact on majors.

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Geoff Shackelford
Aug 01, 2022
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2023 Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald

Luke Donald’s first remarks as 2023 Ryder Cup captain reinforced what plenty of smart observers already knew: he should have been picked all along. Measured, politically-astute and confident, the Englishman was unveiled as Henrik Stenson’s replacement on Monday.

The 44-year-old said getting named European Ryder Cup Capt…

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