Luke Donald is to remain in charge of the European Team for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black after agreeing to a further two years as captain.

Donald took over the role mid-term when Henrik Stenson was removed from the role, and he steered Europe to 16.5-11.5 victory over Team USA at Marco Simone GC in Rome in the 2023 Ryder Cup.

The Englishman has agreed to remain in his post for a further two years and will lead Europe into battle in New York in two years time for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Donald will be the first back-to-back captain for Europe since 1995.

Luke Donald 2025 Ryder Cup Reaction

Donald said: “I’m delighted and honoured to have been given the chance to lead Team Europe in the Ryder Cup once again.

“Great opportunities don’t come along very often in life and I’m a great believer that when they do, you need to grab them with both hands – this is one of these moments.

“I’ve been fortunate as a player to have had many amazing times in the Ryder Cup over the years and so to add being a winning Captain to that, to form bonds with the 12 players like we did in Italy and to get the result we did, was very special indeed.

“The Ryder Cup means so much to me, so to be Captain again and have the chance to create more history by becoming only the second European Captain to win back-to-back is exciting.

“There is no question that being a Captain away from home is a tough task. But I have never shied away from challenges throughout my career and it is precisely the kind of thing that motivates me.

“I can’t wait to get another 12-strong team to Bethpage in 2025.”

Luke Donald Ryder Cup Record

Donald won all four Ryder Cups he starred in as a player, at Oakland Hills in 2004, the K Club in 2006, Celtic Manor in 2010 and was part of the Miracle of Medinah in 2012.

The former world number one was a two-time vice-captain for Thomas Bjorn in 2018 and Padraig Harrington in 2021 before taking over the reins for 2023.