Luke Donald has been confirmed as the European Ryder Cup captain for next year's Adare Manor showdown with the United States.
The Englishman will be in charge of the team for a third time.
Under Donald's captaincy, Europe has won the last two Ryder Cups in Rome and New York.
He became just the second captain to win back-to-back events and is seeking to become the first to win three consecutive contests.
The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held at the Limerick venue from 17-19 September next year.
Donald said: "The last two Ryder Cups have meant a lot to me and my family. I didn't imagine this third time would come. Celebrating on that Sunday night in New York after a pressure packed week in a tough environment, I thought maybe my job was done. But maybe there is a little more story to tell.
"This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don’t take for granted. It’s a real privilege and I am certainly looking forward to another home Ryder Cup.
"History is obviously important to me. As a team, as Ryder Cup Europe, we all play for history. We talk about it a lot, about the guys who paved the way for us and the responsibility we have to inspire next generations.
"But I don’t think I have ever thought about history through a personal lens. I just try to enjoy the journey and the day-to-day work to create an environment that gives the players the opportunity for success. That is what I focus on."
Donald was a player in the last Ryder Cup in Ireland in 2006 and could not turn down the chance to return.
He explained: "The Irish golf fans are some of the best in the world. They are so passionate about the game, so hospitable and so down to earth. They will bring such a great energy to the Ryder Cup. I am sure they will get behind our players and cheers us on. That's what you want from a crowd – to pick you up in those low moments and keep you going when things are going well.
"That will be a big factor. It’s obviously one of the advantages of playing at home and there is no better place to do it than in Ireland."
The biennial contest will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year.
