Spain’s José María Olazábal has been named as Europe’s vice captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the group stated on Wednesday.
The 59-year-old will be a part of forces with captain Luke Donald to defend the title at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28.
Olazabal, a two-times Masters champion, has represented Europe within the Ryder Cup on seven events from 1987 to 2006 and was the final captain to guide the group to victory on American soil.
“It’s fantastic information. When Luke approached me and requested me about the potential of being a vice captain once more, I’ve to be trustworthy, I considered it for some time as a result of, you understand, being in New York, it isn’t going to be simple,” Olazabal stated.
“The Ryder Cup could be very near my coronary heart. I’ve fantastic reminiscences about this occasion so I stated sure.”
Olazabal, who has participated in 31 matches throughout his seven Ryder Cup appearances, will probably be enterprise his fifth stint as Europe’s vice-captain.
