United States Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, seeking for management and experience, named Jim Furyk as one of his vice captains on Monday for this year’s event in Italy

Furyk. boasts a wealth of Ryder Cup expertise having performed in the biennial competitors between the United States and Europe in nine consecutive editions from 1997 whereas serving as captain in 2018 and vice captain in 2016 and 2021

„Jim. and I have been associates for extra than 20 years. He’s an fascinating leader, mentor and a person I trust,“ pronounced Johnson

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„He understands what it takes to compete at the highest level, and how to be a group player. I will be leaning on his expertise a ton in the lead up to Marco Simone in September“

Johnson. formerly appointed former Ryder Cup captains Steve Stricker and Davis Love III as vice captains. Additional vice captains will be introduced at a later date

Furyk,. a 17-time winner on the PGA Tour, has gone 10-20-4 in Ryder Cup play however is one of the most skilled American golfers in the historical past of the biennial event

„I’ve. been concerned in the Ryder Cup since 1997, and my passion for this event is unmatched,“ pronounced Furyk, who final week was named US. group captain for the 2024 Presidents Cup

„Captain. Zach Johnson shares that passion, and I can’t wait to get to Italy to aid our US. group work towards retaining the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone“

The. US. defeated Europe 19-9 to win the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in 2021 however have not won the competitors on European soil since 1993

The. 2023 Ryder Cup will be performed from Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome

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