Harrington named vice captain for Europe's 2027 Ryder Cup team

Golf - The 154th Open Championship - Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Britain - July 16, 2026 Ireland's Padraig Harrington reacts during the first round REUTERS/Phil Noble 30 Jul 2026 01:44AM July 29 : Team Europe captain Luke Donald on Wednesday named Irishman Padraig Harrington as his third vice captain for next year's Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.• Harrington joins the Molinari brothers, Edoardo and Francesco, in Donald’s backroom team• The three-times major winner has played in six Ryder Cups, winning four and losing two• Harrington was vice captain on three occasions before captaining the losing side in 2021 • Europe seeking a third consecutive Ryder Cup victory after wins at Marco Simone and Bethpage Black• The next Ryder Cup will be held from September 13-19, 20