European captain Thomas Bjorn has named Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald as vice-captains for this year's Ryder Cup against the United States. Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell at the Ryder Cup in 2010. "You only need to look at the record books to see that their Ryder Cup pedigree speaks for itself. They have forthright opinions which is vital under the spotlight of a Ryder Cup week and is something which can only help our cause as we try and regain the trophy." Westwood and Harrington have also expressed an interest in the captaincy and could be rivals to succeed Bjorn and lead Europe in the 2020 contest at Whistling Straits.

Source: Evening echo May 22, 2018 13:52 UTC