Padraig Harrington, who has been vice-captain for Europe in each of the last three editions of the Ryder Cup, has been confirmed as the European Ryder Cup captain.
The 47-year old was the overwhelming favourite to succeed Thomas Bjorn, having won four of six Ryder Cups he played.
Harrington was part of Thomas Bjorn’s backroom team and played a crucial role in Europe’s impressive seven-point win over Team USA at Le Golf National in Paris last year.
He has been charged with the responsibility of retaining the trophy in Whistling Straits.
