Former Open champion Francesco Molinari has been named as considered one of Luke Donald’s vice captains for a 3rd consecutive Ryder Cup.
The Italian joins his brother, Edoardo, in European skipper Donald’s backroom crew for subsequent yr’s occasion at Adare Manor in Limerick, Eire.
Each Molinaris had been a part of Donald’s profitable set-ups on the 2023 and 2025 competitions at Marco Simone and Bethpage Black respectively.
Molinari mentioned: “I used to be very happy when Luke requested me. I’ve had two nice experiences in Rome and New York, two very completely different ones, however each of them memorable and a number of the finest weeks of my life.
“So, it was an easy, straightforward decision. Anytime you get asked to be involved, there’s only one possible answer and I can’t wait to be there again.”
Molinari, 43, who gained the Open at Carnoustie in 2018, has robust Ryder Cup pedigree, having additionally featured in three victorious groups as a participant.
In 2012, he secured the half-point in opposition to Tiger Woods that accomplished Europe’s well-known comeback victory over the US at Medinah, whereas in 2018 he gained all 5 of his matches in Paris.
He’s the second of Donald’s vice captains to be confirmed.
Donald mentioned: “I’m really excited to have Francesco back on board. He has been an integral part of the backroom team as a vice captain the last two times I’ve been captain.”
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