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Ryder Cup
The Slam: Should McIlroy have been named Ryder Cup captain? (Seriously, hear us out)

published: Aug 1, 2022

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updated: Mar 5, 2024

The Slam: Should McIlroy have been named Ryder Cup captain? (Seriously, hear us out)

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We mean it. You should hear us out!

Ryder Cup postponed

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…   

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE SLAM IN YOUR CHOSEN PODCAST PLAYER

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