\u201cIt\u2019s weird because we won but I have a lot of not-so-nice memories, being out on the course, getting abused and just trying to do something to help the guys,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
Fortunately for Molinari, his abiding memories are within the sanctity of the European team room. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe general bond,\u201d he smiles. \u201cThis generation was pretty much the same team that we had in Rome and it\u2019s definitely the best team as a group that I\u2019ve seen in my 15 years around the Ryder Cup since getting involved as a player in 2010. So that\u2019s the general feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether that continuity remains with Donald in charge for another two years remains to be seen.<\/p>\n
If Donald decides the responsibility for a third time is too demanding, Molinari is widely viewed as the next in line for 2027<\/a>. Justin Rose wants to play at Adare Manor and it seems unlikely that one of the legends who departed for LIV Golf will fill Donald\u2019s shoes \u2013 despite Jon Rahm\u2019s efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n So would Molinari be interested in taking over?<\/p>\n \u201cObviously it\u2019s something you don\u2019t really turn down if you get asked,\u201d he says. \u201cGoing back to what I was telling you about the group, I think we\u2019re all waiting and hoping for a positive answer from Luke.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAt the moment, I think we\u2019ll just keep it at that and hopefully he commits to another two years. I can see for him six years would be a lot of time, but hopefully he can do two more.<\/p>\n \u201cSometimes it comes up but nothing formal. I think it\u2019s something out of my hands. There\u2019s so much going on now with LIV.\u00a0I think it would be great if it comes. If not, at the moment I\u2019ve been involved in three as a player, two as a vice-captain and won all five.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d be super happy to do more. You need to find a balance between renovating and keeping some of the core team. I\u2019d be happy to be involved again in as many as possible in any capacity but I\u2019m not taking anything for granted.\u201d<\/p>\n Molinari, who is competing at this week\u2019s Hero Dubai Desert Classic and back working with revered coach Dennis Pugh, is certainly popular in the European team room. <\/p>\n But the fate of the captaincy will surely rest with Donald. <\/p>\n![\"Ryder](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/european-ryder-cup-captaincy-team.jpg\")
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