# 2027 Ryder Cup preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2027-ryder-cup-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-04T14:12:56.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, former champion Padraig Harrington was named a vice‑captain for Team Europe ahead of the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland. Harrington joins captain Luke Donald and the Molinari brothers on the coaching staff, marking his return to a home event.

A week later, the European qualification process for the 2027 Cup was detailed. The schedule will start with the Husqvarna British Masters at The Belfry on 27‑30 August and run through 22 August 2027, allowing DP World Tour members to earn points across a year‑long series of events. The top six players on the points list will earn automatic spots, and Donald will add six captain’s picks to complete the 12‑man squad. Both announcements underscore the final preparations for the competition’s centennial edition, where Europe aims for a third straight win over the United States.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Ryder Cup 2027 qualification process unveiled for European team

European Ryder Cup 2027 qualification starts at the British Masters (Aug 27‑30) and runs to Aug 22, with six automatic spots and six captain’s picks by Luke Donald; the event will be held at Adare Manor, Limer

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ryder-cup-2027-qualification-process-unveiled-for-european-team

### 2026-07-29: Padraig Harrington Named Vice-Captain for 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland

Padraig Harrington is named vice‑captain for Team Europe at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland, the first Irish venue since 2006, with captain Luke Donald overseeing the team.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/padraig-harrington-appointed-third-vicecaptain-for-2027-ryder-cup-in-ireland

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