Francesco and Edoardo Molinari join forces for Ryder Cup backroom team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:33 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Francesco Molinari has been appointed as an assistant to European captain Luke Donald for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland. He joins his brother Edoardo, who has served as an assistant during Team Europe's previous successes in 2023 and 2025. Francesco described accepting the role as an easy decision, reflecting on memorable prior experiences as part of the team. The Molinari brothers previously played together in the 2010 Ryder Cup victory at Celtic Manor.
- •Francesco Molinari named assistant to Luke Donald for Ryder Cup.
- •Edoardo Molinari also part of the backroom team.
- •Both brothers supported Team Europe in prior Ryder Cup wins.
- •Francesco highlighted memorable experiences with the team.
- •They previously played together in the 2010 Ryder Cup victory.
- 8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Molinari brothers reunited in Europe's backroom team for Ryder Cup defense
"The Molinari brothers are back in tandem for Europe's defense of the Ryder Cup. Francesco Molinari was named Wednesday as an assistant to European captain Luke Donald for next year's matches at Adare Manor in Ireland, joining older brother Edoardo in the backroom team. The Italian siblings have been Donald's assistants for Team Europe's wins outside Rome in 2023 and at Bethpage Black in 2025, with Edoardo having a key role in providing important statistical analysis.
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