Zach Johnson confirmed as US skipper for 2023 Ryder Cup 

Two-time major winner will lead the holders in next year's contest in Italy

Zach Johnson will succeed Steve Stricker as US Ryder Cup captain. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA Wire

Two-time major winner Zach Johnson has been appointed captain of the United States Ryder Cup team for next year's contest in Italy.

The United States have not won the Ryder Cup on European soil since 1993, but stormed to a record 19-9 victory at Whistling Straits last year, with all 12 of their team ranked inside the world's top 21 at the time.