Lyle eyes Ryder Cup captain's role

Two-time major winner Sandy Lyle has staked his claim to be Ryder Cup captain in 2010.

Fri, 13 Oct, 2006 - 08:49

Two-time major winner Sandy Lyle has staked his claim to be Ryder Cup captain in 2010.

The 48-year-old Scot, who won the 1985 Open at Royal St George’s and the 1988 Masters, was assistant to Ian Woosnam in last month’s convincing victory over the USA at the K Club.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Royal St George Place: K Club Place: Europe Place: Valhalla, Kentucky Place: Wales Place: Celtic Manor Person: Lyle Person: Sandy Lyle Person: Scot Person: Ian Woosnam Person: Nick Faldo Person: Colin Montgomerie Event: Ryder Cup Event: 1985 Open Event: 1988 Masters Organisation: The Guardian

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