Luke Donald will captain Europe at next year’s Ryder Cup following the departure of Henrik Stenson.
Ryder Cup Europe, the body which governs the biennial match on this side of the Atlantic, confirmed the long-rumoured news on Monday afternoon.
It means the 44-year-old will take over from Stenson, who was dramatically stripped of the role shortly before being announced as a LIV Golf player.
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“I am incredibly proud to be named European Ryder Cup captain for 2023,” Donald said.
“It is truly one of the greatest honours that can be bestowed upon a golfer, to lead a team of your peers and be an ambassador for an entire continent.
“I feel extremely privileged to have been given that responsibility and it is a responsibility I do not take lightly.
“Some of my best experiences in golf have been in the Ryder Cup and I would not swap those for anything. It is an event like no other and I cannot wait to create more special memories in Italy next year.
“I love everything the Ryder Cup embodies, from the camaraderie and companionship of being part of a team, to the history of the contest, but most of all playing for something bigger than yourself.
“Rome will be a fantastic host city, and I have always enjoyed spending time there. It is a city rich in history and hopefully we can create some of our own in 14 months’ time.”
So excited and truly honoured to be named European Ryder Cup Captain, I’m really looking forward to the next 14 months & getting my team ready for Rome. pic.twitter.com/KnqaLxpfL1
— Luke Donald…
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