The Slam: Should McIlroy have been named Ryder Cup captain? (Seriously, hear us out)
We mean it. You should hear us out!
Luke Donald has been named Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup captain, replacing sacked Henrik Stenson for the matches in Rome. But is he the right man for the job?
On this week’s episode of The Slam, a National Club Golfer podcast, Tom Irwin tells me it should have been Rory McIlroy. I know what you’re thinking, that’s a ludicrous suggestion, but hear him out and it actually starts to make a lot of sense.
Meanwhile, George Cooper has an even more outrageous pick – or picks – to lead the team into battle next September.
I can’t give too much away, so hit the button below to listen to the latest episode of The Slam on your preferred podcast platform…
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Alex Perry
Alex has been the editor of National Club Golfer since 2017. A Devonian who enjoys wittering on about his south west roots, Alex moved north to join NCG after more than a decade in London, the last five of which were with ESPN. Away from golf, Alex follows Torquay United and spends too much time playing his PlayStation or his guitar and not enough time practising his short game.
