Luke Donald steps up Ryder Cup plans as Eugenio Chacarra controversy adds intriguing twist

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald is organizing a scouting trip to Adare Manor, the 2027 Ryder Cup venue, following this week's Amgen Irish Open at Doonbeg. Around 16 players, including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Tommy Fleetwood, are expected to join Donald at the venue, with Eugenio Chacarra and Angel Ayora also among those anticipated. The European Ryder Cup qualification race officially began at last week's Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, with the event itself scheduled for September 2027.