"I've been around Padraig in many Ryder Cup team rooms, as a player, as a vice captain to his captaincy, and he's been a vice captain before as well," Donald said. He understands the Irish crowds and all that goes with having a Ryder Cup in Ireland. "He's loved in Ireland with what he's achieved in the game, and that will only bring more energy to our team." In total, Harrington played in 25 matches across six Ryder Cups, winning 10½ points for Team Europe, while he also boasts 44 tournament victories across a glittering career. Since turning 50 in 2021, he has starred on the Champions Tour, including winning a record-equalling three US Senior Open titles.