US Ryder Cup captain in line for awkward reunion with Patrick Reed as brutal comments resurface

Jim Furyk could face an awkward reunion after being named the USA’s captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup.

The former US Open champion will take on the role for a second time at Adare Manor next year.

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It follows Tiger Woods’ decision to step away from golf having previously been the PGA of America’s first choice.

Furyk has now been tasked with guiding the USA to an away Ryder Cup win for the first time in 34 years.

The Americans have not claimed victory in Europe since doing so at the Belfry in 1993.

His task could be made harder if tensions from his previous stint as captain resurface.

Furyk led Team USA in 2018 as they were beaten 17½ – 10½ by the Europeans in Paris.

Reed hits out at captain Furyk

Patrick Reed took aim at his captain following the event after struggling to recapture his form from 2014 and 2016.

The 2018 Masters champion had earned 3.5 points across both of those editions to earn himself the nickname ‘Captain America’.

However, it was a different story eight years ago as he picked up just a solitary point in the singles.

Reed had formed an impressive partnership with Jordan Spieth across his previous two Ryder Cup appearances.

Spieth refused to be paired with him in 2018, though, Reed claimed after the Ryder Cup.

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As a result, he instead suffered two fourball defeats alongside Woods as well as being snubbed for both sessions of foursomes.

In an interview with the New York Times at the time, Reed said: “The issue’s obviously with Jordan not wanting to play with me.

“I don’t have any issue with Jordan. When it comes right down to it, I don’t care if I like the person I’m paired with or if the person likes me as long as it works and it sets up the team for success.

“He and I know how to make each other better. We know how to get the job done.”

Reed and Spieth later made up publicly at the 2019 Farmers Insurance Open as they put their differences to rest.

As for Furyk’s decision to leave him out of the foursomes, Reed also fired a parting shot towards his captain.

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He added: “For somebody as successful in the Ryder Cup as I am, I don’t think it’s smart to sit me twice.”

Reed could be set to earn his first appearance in the team event since 2018 after an impressive start to the year.

Having left LIV Golf, the 35-year-old has already picked up two wins on the DP World Tour in 2026.

He will be eligible to make a return to the PGA Tour in August ahead of the Ryder Cup next September.