Thomas Siniecki, Media365: revealed on Tuesday, March 01, 2022 at 4:50 p.m.
The United States will probably be led by Zach Johnson within the 2023 Ryder Cup, simply over a yr and a half away in Rome. Hot on the heels of their resounding house victory in September, the Americans will probably be trying to glean historic success.
Zach Johnson was chosen on Monday because the new American captain of the Ryder Cup crew, which is able to defend its title in 2023 after crushing Europe final yr at house (19-9, historic file for the USA). “To settle for this place, to steer this crew overseas after what we've got simply achieved at house, it's merely the best honor of my profession. It is thrilling for my household and me, simply as a lot as it's It's superb to think about the size of the problem that awaits us in Rome, since we've not gained in Europe for 3 a long time.”
Stricker: “An honor to serve him”
And it will be exactly 30 years next year in Italy, at the end of September, since this last success dates back to 1993 (13-15 at Belfry, England). Since then, the Europeans have had six consecutive victories on their soil. Overall, Europe has led 11-9 since the continent was regrouped to face the United States in 1979 – before that it was only Great Britain, and the overall balance sheet is in contrast very favorable to the United States. USA since 1927 with an advantage of 27 wins against fourteen.
Steve Stricker, the last victorious captain a little over five months ago, pays tribute to his successor on his handover: “At Whistling Straits, he was an unimaginable useful resource for me and for the entire crew. He has a tons of expertise in crew competitors, I do know he'll work tirelessly to place us in the very best place to win once more in Italy. It's an honor to serve him as vice-captain.” Conversely, Zach Johnson was exactly one among Stricker's vice-captains final yr. Winner of the Masters in 2007 and the British Open in 2015, the 46-year-old performed 69 consecutive Majors from 2004 to 2021, lacking the British Open final season resulting from Covid. On the European aspect, it isn't but recognized who will succeed Padraig Harrington.