Luke Donald expects Europe to be Ryder Cup underdogs despite home dominance

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson, who said Tiger Woods will be part of his team “in some capacity”, is bidding to become the first American captain to win away from home since Tom Watson at The Belfry in 1993.
Luke Donald expects Europe to be Ryder Cup underdogs despite home dominance
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald (right) believes his team will be underdogs in Rome next year (Adam Davy/PA)

Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year’s Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson, who said Tiger Woods will be part of his team “in some capacity”, is bidding to become the first American captain to win away from home since Tom Watson at The Belfry in 1993.

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