This Ryder Cup legend has just ruled himself OUT of being Europe's next captain

This Ryder Cup Legend Has Ruled Himself Out as Europe’s Next Captain

Justin Rose’s management team informed Today’s Golfer that the English golfer has chosen to focus on playing in one more Ryder Cup before considering a captaincy position.

Shortlist Narrowed to Two Candidates

The contenders for Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain seem to have been reduced to just two names. In July, during the Genesis Scottish Open, Rose expressed a strong desire to captain the team at Adare Manor in 2027, promising to “give everything” when his time arrives.

Rose’s Recent Success and Ryder Cup Ambitions

After winning the FedEx St Jude Championship, the first of the three PGA Tour season-ending playoffs, Rose secured an automatic place on Luke Donald’s 2025 Ryder Cup team at Bethpage. His performance in New York, where he scored two points and boosted his Ryder Cup record to 17½ points, vaulted him into the all-time top 10 and fueled his ambition for another appearance.

Confirmation from Close Sources

A report by The Telegraph’s James Corrigan indicated that sources close to Rose confirmed his wish to compete in an eighth Ryder Cup. Following that, Today’s Golfer contacted Rose’s team, who affirmed that he is indeed keen to play again but has not yet talked with Ryder Cup Europe’s decision-makers, as he is currently resting after 20 events in eight months.

Rose’s Position on Player-Captain Role

“I’m not sure that’s a role we should be entertaining really,” Rose said, making it clear he is not interested in serving as a player-captain.

This statement emphasizes his focus on playing and preparing for a future captaincy role rather than combining both responsibilities simultaneously.

Author's Summary

Justin Rose prioritizes playing another Ryder Cup before a future captaincy, ruling out a player-captain role and focusing on preparing for leadership later.

Today's Golfer — 2025-11-06