00:00Luke Donald is considering a historic third stint as Europe's Ryder Cup captain,
00:06with talks scheduled this week with CEO Guy Kinnings over the possibility of leading the continent at Adar Manor in 2027.
00:16The former world number one who guided Europe to victory in Rome in 2023 in Bethpage Black last year
00:21has received widespread backing from his players, including Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood,
00:27but has yet to make a final decision.
00:30The 48-year-old admits the extra time of stress and a home campaign must be weighed against the chance to carve out history.
00:37No captain has ever won three consecutive Ryder Cups.
00:41The prospect of a headline clash with Tiger Woods' long tip for the US captaincy adds extra allure.
00:47Tiger's had my number pretty much 99% of my career, although I did it right in Ryder Cups, Donald admitted.
00:53European officials have suggested a two-term model with a home campaign first,
00:58leaving Francesco Molinari as a likely alternative if Donald steps aside.
01:03Justin Rose has also signalled he won't focus on playing.
01:07Donald, balancing family life in Florida with professional commitments,
01:10says he will consider the demands carefully before deciding.
01:14The support of his players are clear, with Lowry noting it's Luke's if he wants it.
01:18The carrot of going three in a row is huge.
01:22For now, Europe waits to see if their winning captain will return to chase history once more.
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