Darren Clarke names Sam Torrance as his fifth Ryder Cup vice-captain

"I always wanted someone there who has been a captain before."

Darren Clarke names Sam Torrance as his fifth Ryder Cup vice-captain

European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has named Sam Torrance as his fifth vice-captain for September's contest at Hazeltine.

Clarke made the announcement during a press conference ahead of this week's US PGA Championship and said he was "delighted" that 2002 skipper Torrance had agreed to join Ian Poulter, Paul Lawrie, Thomas Bjorn and Padraig Harrington on his backroom staff.

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