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Phil Mickelson Suggests Non-Golfer Could Captain US Ryder Cup Team

Mickelson, who earlier ruled himself out of the 2027 captaincy, floated a bold idea: hiring a coach from outside golf. “Looking outside to a Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) or Lou Holtz is worth exploring,” he said. He noted Europe’s continuity versus America’s resets, adding an outsider with no player ties might finally forge US teamwork and consistency.