Tommy Fleetwood feels Workforce Europe are in “good hands for a long time yet” whether or not Luke Donald continues as Ryder Cup captain or not.
Donald is weighing up a 3rd stint in cost in Eire in 2027 after changing into simply the second European skipper, after Tony Jacklin, to win dwelling and away in opposition to the USA.
The Englishman adopted guiding his aspect to victory in Rome in 2023 with a nerve-jangling success in New York final week as Europe staved off a late comeback from Keegan Bradley’s USA.
Justin Rose, a part of the enjoying squad for the 15-13 triumph at Bethpage Black, and the Molinari brothers Francesco and Edoardo, each of whom had been vice-captains to Donald, have been touted as potential successors if required.
Talking forward of the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship, stay on Sky Sports activities from Thursday, Fleetwood stated of the Ryder Cup captaincy: “I believe the ball might be in Luke’s court docket, I believe he has earned that.
“Justin Rose goes to be enjoying the Ryder Cup when he’s 102 years previous so we could have to attend some time!
Justin Rose is a possible Ryder Cup captain however says he’s specializing in enjoying for now
Fleetwood: Molinari has respect from his friends
“I’ve additionally spoken to Francesco Molinari about it quite a few occasions. I believe the respect he has from his friends, his accomplishments, goes an extended approach to being a Ryder Cup captain.
“I think we have an amazing blueprint for Team Europe and amazing captains lying in wait. We will see where we go in the future but we are in good hands for a long time yet.”
Rose advised media this week: “I’m not even sure when this decision needs to be made. There’s no clear path on this, it’s Luke’s decision, first and foremost, see what he wants to do, then go from there.
“Lots of captains have stated, ‘take your enjoying days for so long as you may’. It isn’t about being on a workforce however it’s about enjoying effectively sufficient to be helpful to that workforce. That is my purpose, I believe, going ahead.”
Fleetwood received 4 factors from 5 for Workforce Europe at Bethpage Black within the Ryder Cup
When requested about his most cherished moments from his first abroad victory in a Ryder Cup, Fleetwood – who registered 4 factors from his 5 matches in New York – added: “The bus ride was a really good one.
“However holding the trophy up on the finish collectively after doing what we had come to do felt so satisfying. You undergo loads collectively that week.
“You hold that trophy up in front of your fans. Those are the times we will remember the most.”
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