U.S. Ryder Cup team plans qualification overhaul for 2027 event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The U.S. Ryder Cup team is set to revise its automatic qualification system ahead of the 2027 competition at Adare Manor, according to captain Jim Furyk. Changes aim to better reflect player performances and adapt to the evolving prize money during the PGA Tour. Furyk indicated that an announcement on the new system will be made after the conclusion of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The 2027 Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 17-19, with the U.S. looking to secure its first victory on foreign soil since 1993.
- •Jim Furyk announces changes to the U.S. Ryder Cup qualification system.
- •New rules will be detailed after the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
- •Changes respond to disparities in prize money in golf tournaments.
- •The next Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 17-19, 2027, in Ireland.
- •The U.S. has not won a Ryder Cup on foreign soil since 1993.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Ryder Cup team to overhaul qualification rules before 2027 at Adare Manor
"Captain Jim Furyk tells Golfweek that the U.S. Ryder Cup team is overhauling its automatic qualification system for 2027 to better identify top players.
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