Pádraig Harrington set to be confirmed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

Pádraig Harrington is today expected to be named as Europe’s captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup.

Pádraig Harrington set to be confirmed as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain
Tue, 08 Jan, 2019 - 05:50
Andy Hampson and Phil Casey

Pádraig Harrington is today expected to be named as Europe’s captain for the 2020 Ryder Cup.

The three-time major winner is the clear favourite to succeed Thomas Bjorn at Whistling Straits, where Europe will be bidding to defend the trophy won in Paris last year.

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