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Leonard, Cink named Ryder Cup assistant captains
Key takeaways
- Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Saturday that Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink will be two of his assistants for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland.
- Furyk announced the selections at the Kentucky Derby.
- Leonard played in three Ryder Cups -- two of them U.S. victories -- and is best known for his 45-foot birdie putt at The Country Club in 1999 that clinched the Americans' comeback against Europe.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk said Saturday that Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink will be two of his assistants for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Furyk announced the selections at the Kentucky Derby. Both were under consideration as captain, and their appointments could indicate a future captaincy.
Leonard played in three Ryder Cups -- two of them U.S. victories -- and is best known for his 45-foot birdie putt at The Country Club in 1999 that clinched the Americans' comeback against Europe.
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