RYDER CUP hero Shane Lowry reckons following Luke Donald as European captain is as daunting as following in Sir Alex Ferguson’s footsteps at Manchester United.

And back-to-back victorious skipper Donald refused to rule out a third stint at Adare Manor in 2027.

The former world No1, 47, masterminded Europe to their first away victory on US soil since the Miracle at Medinah in 2012.

On a nervy singles Sunday, Lowry ensured the gold trophy would be on the plane back across the pond by nicking a half against Russell Henley on the 18th.

And after chants of “two more years” for Donald from the players in the celebrations, Lowry warned whoever does take on the role next has a mighty task at hand.

Speaking at the players’ hotel after partying until the early hours, a gravelly Irishman

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