Golf news - Steve Stricker named USA captain for 2020 Ryder Cup

ByEurosport

Updated 20/02/2019 at 15:34 GMT

Former world number two Steve Stricker will captain the 2020 United States Ryder Cup team, the PGA of America said on Wednesday.

Steve Stricker of the United States and Captain Jim Furyk of the United States pose with The Ryder Cup trophy during a photocall ahead of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 26, 2018.

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Stricker, 51, was clear favourite to succeed Jim Furyk as captain for the biennial event against Europe, which will next be played at Whistling Straits in his home state of Wisconsin.

A 12-times winner on the PGA Tour, Stricker captained the victorious U.S. team at the 2017 Presidents Cup and served as one of Furyk's vice captains at last year's Ryder Cup in Paris where the U.S. team suffered a crushing defeat.

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As a player, Stricker logged three Ryder Cup appearances. He was on the winning team in 2008 before defeats in 2010 and 2012. His Ryder Cup record is three wins, seven losses and one half.

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