Jacklin to captain UBS Cup team

Former Ryder Cup skipper Tony Jacklin has been named captain of the Rest of the World Team to face the United States in the third UBS Cup at Sea Island in Georgia from November 21-23.

Jacklin, who captained the European team on four occasions between 1983 and 1989, said: “I am really looking forward to taking up the reins of captaincy once again.

“Watching last year’s Ryder Cup matches certainly brought back some fantastic memories and when I was approached for this job, I have to admit that I leapt at the chance.

“The first two UBS Cups have been fantastic successes, apart from the results. With two US wins so far, I am certainly hoping that I can reverse the trend.”

Arnold Palmer will again be captaining the United States team in the Ryder Cup-style event which features two 12-man teams consisting of six players aged 40-49, and six players aged 50 and over.