Justin Rose to rule himself out of Ryder Cup captaincy – what do Europe do now?

Justin Rose to Withdraw from Ryder Cup Captaincy

Justin Rose is set to officially remove his name as a candidate for the next European Ryder Cup captaincy. The English golfer prefers to focus on securing an eighth playing appearance at Adare Manor.

Implications for the DP World Tour

This development creates a challenge for DP World Tour officials. While there is still hope that Luke Donald, another English contender, might take the role and potentially become the first to captain three winning teams, insiders believe his chances are "less than 50-50."

Francesco and Edoardo Molinari as New Contenders

With Rose stepping back and Donald's uncertain commitment, the selection pool shrinks. Francesco Molinari emerges as the leading candidate, possibly sharing an unprecedented co-captaincy with his brother Edoardo.

Rose’s Ambitions Beyond Captaincy

After an impressive season, Rose wants to continue his playing career. His goals include competing for Team GB at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles—one year after the biennial Ryder Cup at Co Limerick—and aiming for a second Olympic gold medal following his 2016 victory in Rio.

"With a runner-up placing at the Masters – only losing to Rory McIlroy in the play-off – and a first title in more than two years on the PGA Tour in Memphis three months ago, the evergreen 45-year-old has, from starting 2025 down in 47th in the rankings, fought his way back into the top 10."
Summary

Justin Rose's withdrawal for captaincy opens the field to the Molinari brothers and potentially Luke Donald, while Rose pursues a remarkable playing comeback and Olympic ambitions.

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The Telegraph The Telegraph — 2025-11-05

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