RORY McIlroy and his teammates wanted it. The European Tour wanted it. And, after some reflection, Luke Donald wanted it, too.
Emboldened by seemingly unanimous backing, Donald accepted an offer to stay on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for its defense of the 17-inch golden trophy in 2025 at Bethpage Black in New York.
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