Lehman takes US Ryder Cup reins

FORMER Open champion Tom Lehman has been given the job of trying to restore American golfing pride after their heaviest Ryder Cup defeat.

Lehman takes US Ryder Cup reins
Thu, 04 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Mark Garrod

The 45-year-old was last night named as captain in succession to Hal Sutton for the first ever match on Irish soil at the K Club in September 2006.

And it is an appointment that will surprise many.

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