English luke donald, 44 years old and former number one in world golf, he will captain the European team at the next edition of the Ryder Cup, which will be held in Rome from September 25 to October 1, 2023. He takes over from the Swede Henrik Stensonwhich was ousted by welcoming the new Saudi super league, the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Donald has good Ryder experience, participating as a player in four European wins. He is an active part of Miracle of Madinah in 2012.
He also served as vice-captain for Danish Thomas Bjorn, in 2018, and for Irishman Padraig Harrington, in 2021.
Donald was number one in the world for 56 weeks. In 2011 he became the first golfer to top the prize money list on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour in the same season.
“I am incredibly proud to be named captain. It is truly one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed upon a golfer, leading a team of peers and being an ambassador for an entire continent,” he said. .
Donald will have Thomas Bjorn and the Italian Edward Molinariwho will retain their positions as vice-captains.
Source: La Verdad
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