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Luke Donald \u201cwould consider\u201d keeping the European Ryder Cup captaincy for the next edition in two years\u2019 time.<\/p>\n
A four-time Ryder Cup winner as a player, the 45-year-old earned rave reviews for his leadership in Rome as Europe regained the trophy with a 16.5-11.5 victory.<\/p>\n
Rory McIlroy led the calls for Donald to captain the side again at Bethpage Black in New York and it is certainly not something he is ruling out.<\/p>\n
Donald told Sky Sports News: \u201cWell obviously I appreciate that from the players. We had a great week together. It is a long process, this is not an easy job.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI certainly haven\u2019t given it really any thought yet. It\u2019s something I would have to sit down and think about. Of course I would consider it. I\u2019m trying to enjoy this moment right now, enjoy this victory, and then we\u2019ll see what happens in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Donald has a perfect record as player and captain in the Ryder Cup and he knows that would very much be on the line should he lead the side again in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe I go out leaving a legacy as a winning Ryder Cup captain and not risk that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously going over there in New York, which would be a real cauldron, those fans are extremely passionate. It would be a really, really tough environment. If I was to do this job, and I was to go over there and win, that would be some accomplishment.\u201d<\/p>\n
There were joyous scenes of European celebration at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, on the team bus and at the hotel.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe celebrated like we should have,\u201d added Donald. \u201cIt was a fun night, celebrating with team-mates, with fans, with family, and memories that will stay with us forever.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s still sinking in. This has been a long process, it\u2019s a long journey, I\u2019m so glad it ended up like it did. It was just an amazing week sharing this with my team-mates and the staff and the families, everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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After an emotional defeat in the United States two years ago, in which he won just one point, McIlroy was delighted to have wrested back the trophy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe scoreline \u2013 19-9, that hurt, it really did. I didn\u2019t feel like I gave my best performance and I didn\u2019t feel like I did my part for the team,\u201d said McIlroy, who led the European charge this time with four points from his five matches.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis wasn\u2019t about revenge. This was about redemption and showing what we could do.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Northern Irishman now wants to build on the triumph and win in the US in 2025.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf right now is winning an away Ryder Cup \u2013 and that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to do at Bethpage,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Defeat extended America\u2019s run without a win on European soil beyond 30 years \u2013 it will be 34 by the time they return to Adare Manor in 2027 \u2013 and captain Zach Johnson took full responsibility.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to start the week over but that\u2019s not possible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know, regret is a strong word, but I wish I would have done a better job of that.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI don\u2019t know what it looks like \u2013 never will \u2013 but it\u2019s not a matter of anything other than Team Europe scored more points.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud of my guys, they fought. It\u2019s not them, it\u2019s on me. Maybe it\u2019s some poor decisions, something to reflect (on). I don\u2019t know yet.\u201d<\/p>\n