India, April 26 -- Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.

The PGA of America on Friday afternoon confirmed an Associated Press report on Furyk's selection, which makes him the fourth US captain to get a second chance dating to 1979, considered the modern era of the Ryder Cup when continental Europe became part of it. The Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk once Tiger Woods removed himself from competition after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI.

"My passion for the Ryder Cup and dedication to the US team have never been stronger," Furyk said in a statement. "Having previously captained th...