Donald

American

[don-ld] / ˈdɒn ld /

noun

a male given name: from Celtic words meaning “world” and “power.”

Donald British

/ ˈdɒnəld /

noun

?1031–1100, king of Scotland (1093–94; 1094–97)

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Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper was confirmed for next year's edition in Ireland.

From BBC

Having won the competition four times as a player and twice served as vice-captain, Donald led Europe to a 16½-11½ win over the USA in Rome in 2023 before masterminding last year's dramatic 15-13 triumph in New York.

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Donald will be the first European captain to serve three consecutive terms since Bernard Gallacher between 1991 and 1995.

From BBC

Europe's 2025 success was their first on American soil since 2012 and meant Donald became only the second captain to lead the team to victories both home and away since Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987.

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Former world number one Donald, 48, was initially appointed as a late replacement for the 2023 matches in Rome after LIV defector Henrik Stenson was told he would not be allowed to take on the role while playing on the breakaway tour.

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