Zach Johnson set to be named as 2023 US Ryder Cup captain

Martin Dempster
By Martin Dempster
Published 23rd Feb 2022, 15:00 BST
Updated 23rd Feb 2022, 16:01 BST
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Zach Johnson, the 2015 Open champion, looks set to be named as the 2023 US Ryder Cup captain early next week.

A press conference has been announced for Monday by the PGA of America, with Johnson being heavily tipped to succeed Steve Stricker after he masterminded a record 19-9 win at Whistling Straits last year.

Johnson played in five Ryder Cups before serving as an assistant captain to Jum Furyk in 2018 in Paris then Stricker for the Wisconsin match.

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It is not yet known when Europe will name Padraig Harrington’s successor for the match at Marco Simone in Rome, with Paul Lawrie in the frame along with Henrik Stenson, Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia hosted the first four editions of the Presidents Cup. Picture: J Rogash/Getty Images.Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia hosted the first four editions of the Presidents Cup. Picture: J Rogash/Getty Images.
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia hosted the first four editions of the Presidents Cup. Picture: J Rogash/Getty Images.

Meanwhile, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia will host the 19th edition of the Solheim Cup in 2024, it has been announced by the LPGA.