# Jim Furyk to be the U.S. Team Captain at 2027 Ryder Cup

> Liquidity-weighted aggregate at 36% across 9 contracts — refreshed just now.

URL: https://simplefunctions.dev/odds/rydercupcaptain
Updated: 2026-05-09T04:20:42.000Z
Category: general
Status: active
Closes: 2027-10-07

## Headline

- Probability: 36% (liquidity-weighted across 9 contracts)
- Venue: Kalshi (9 contracts)
- 24h volume: $0

## Bound contracts (9)

| Outcome | Price | 24h | Volume | Venue | Slug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keegan Bradley | 37¢ | +18pp | $0 | kalshi | /markets/keegan-bradley-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-r-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-kbra |
| Webb Simpson | 8¢ | — | $0 | kalshi | /markets/webb-simpson-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-ryd-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-wsim |
| Brandt Snedeker | 70¢ | — | $0 | kalshi | /markets/brandt-snedeker-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-bsne |
| Jim Furyk | 94¢ | +2pp | $0 | kalshi | /markets/jim-furyk-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-ryder-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-jfur |
| Tiger Woods | 5¢ | −2pp | $0 | kalshi | /markets/tiger-woods-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-ryde-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-twoo |
| Steve Stricker | 12¢ | — | $0 | kalshi | /markets/steve-stricker-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-r-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-sstr |
| Kevin Kisner | 6¢ | — | $0 | kalshi | /markets/kevin-kisner-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-ryd-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-kkis |
| Corey Pavin | 3¢ | — | $0 | kalshi | /markets/corey-pavin-to-be-the-us-team-captain-at-2027-ryde-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027usa-cpav |
| Luke Donald | 91¢ | +2pp | $0 | kalshi | /markets/luke-donald-to-be-the-europe-team-captain-at-2027-kalshi-kxrydercupcaptain-2027eur-ldon |

## 30-day trajectory

| Day | Aggregate |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | 44 |
| 2026-04-25 | 69 |
| 2026-05-02 | 91 |
| 2026-05-07 | 94 |

_25 days of price history captured. Each row is the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures._

## Analysis

This contract estimates a 36% chance that Jim Furyk will serve as U.S. Team Captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup, scheduled for September 2027. The probability reflects uncertainty about the PGA of America's selection process, which typically occurs 1-2 years before the event. Key factors include Furyk's eligibility and captaincy experience, competition from other potential candidates with strong resumes, and the PGA's stated criteria for captain selection. The main catalyst will be the official announcement of the captain selection, likely occurring in late 2026 or early 2027. Until then, the probability depends on assessments of Furyk's standing relative to alternative candidates, his recent performance record, and any public statements from PGA leadership about their selection timeline and preferences.

### Key factors

- Jim Furyk's Ryder Cup captaincy experience and win-loss record compared to competing candidates
- Timing of the official U.S. captain announcement, expected in late 2026 or early 2027
- PGA of America's publicly stated selection criteria and any recent statements favoring or disfavoring specific candidates
- Furyk's current standing in professional golf circles and any recent controversies or roster decisions that might affect PGA preference
- Number and caliber of alternative candidates under serious consideration for the captaincy

## Methodology

Probability is **liquidity-weighted** across all bound Kalshi/Polymarket contracts: Σ(price × volume) ÷ Σ(volume). 30-day trajectory uses the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures. 24h delta = today's mean − yesterday's mean. Movement events are ≥3pp daily moves in the last 7 days.

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