Molinari brothers reunited in Europe’s backroom team for Ryder Cup defence

Francesco Molinari was named Wednesday as an assistant to European captain Luke Donald

File photo dated 23-09-2025 of Francesco Molinari, who has been named as one of Luke Donald's vice captains for a third consecutive Ryder Cup. Pic:David Davies/PA Wire.

Former Open champion Francesco Molinari has been named as one of Luke Donald’s vice captains for a third consecutive Ryder Cup.

The Italian joins his brother Edoardo in European skipper Donald’s backroom team for next year’s event at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.