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Irish Daily Star
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Star
Luke Donald handed Ryder Cup boost as Europeans recruit two-time Masters winner
Luke Donald has strengthened his Ryder Cup team by naming two-time Masters winner Jose Maria Olazabal as a vice-captain for the upcoming showdown at Bethpage Black. Team Europe is set to defend its title in New York come September, following a triumphant victory over Team USA in Roma in 2023. With this being Donald's second stint as captain, he'll have the expertise of Ryder Cup hero Olazabal by his side. The Spanish golfing great has competed in the event seven times, securing the cup four times. Rory McIlroy , meanwhile, is struggling with a cold ahead of this week's PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he'll play alongside Shane Lowry . Read More Related Articles McIlroy and Erica Stoll pictured returning to Florida after PGA Tour decision Read More Related Articles Rory McIlroy's mansion owned with Erica Stoll pictured, golf course next door Olazabal's leadership shone brightly in 2012 when he captained Europe to the legendary "Miracle at Medinah," where they overturned a 10-6 deficit on the final day, leaving Davis Love III's American team in shock during an unforgettable Illinois showdown. "Jose Maria Olazabal is woven into the fabric of Ryder Cup history," Donald said after Wednesday's announcement. "As a player, he earned 20.5 points across seven appearances and formed one of the most iconic partnerships ever with Seve Ballesteros. "His legacy was cemented as captain in 2012, leading Europe to the unforgettable 'Miracle at Medinah' – a comeback inspired by the memory of Seve. It's an honour to welcome Jose back as vice-captain. His experience, passion, and deep connection to the Ryder Cup will once again be a guiding force for Team Europe." Luke Donald has named Jose Maria Olazabal a vice-captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup (Image: Getty Images) This marks the fifth occasion Olazabal has been appointed as a vice-captain for the Ryder Cup, reuniting him with Edoardo Molinari and Thomas Bjorn on Donald's team after their impressive performance in Rome. Olazabal expressed his excitement about being invited to join the Ryder Cup team as a vice captain, despite initial reservations due to the event's location in New York. "It is wonderful news," Olazabal said. "When Luke approached me and asked me about the possibility of being a vice captain again, I have to be honest, I thought about it for a while because, you know, being in New York, it's not going to be easy. But the Ryder Cup is very close to my heart. I have wonderful memories about this event so I said yes. "I think Luke did a wonderful job in Rome and I believe he will do a very good job this time round too. He took care of absolutely all the details: players, caddies, families. It was wonderful to see some of the lines he came up with and the images from past champions. It was great also to see him working the way he did during the week, being so close to the players. It was fantastic to be part of that Ryder Cup team. "It's really hard to win away from home in the United States. In New York, we know the crowds are going to be very loud and the golf course will be set up in favour of the US team - we'll have to handle that, too. I think there is not any bigger challenge for a golfer than facing a Ryder Cup away from home and we have to be mentally prepared for that." In anticipation for the Bethpage event, Keegan Bradley, Team USA's captain, has completed his leadership team with the selection of four vice-captains: Jim Fuyrk, Brandt Snedeker, Webb Simpson, and Kevin Kisner.
The 42
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Jose Maria Olazabal named as one of Luke Donald's Ryder Cup vice-captains
LUKE DONALD HAS named Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice-captain for the Ryder Cup in New York this September. Olazabal was part of Donald's backroom team in 2023 for Europe's memorable victory in Rome and again joins Dane Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari of Italy. Olazabal, who made seven appearances in the competition as a player, was the last captain to oversee a European victory on American soil in the famous comeback at Medinah in 2012, and this will be his fifth time as vice-captain. 'It is wonderful news,' said the 59-year-old. 'When Luke approached me and asked me about the possibility of being a vice-captain again, I have to be honest, I thought about it for a while because, being in New York, it's not going to be easy. But the Ryder Cup is very close to my heart.' Donald added: 'I am delighted to welcome Jose Maria back to the vice-captain role. 'He is synonymous with European golf and the Ryder Cup and everything it represents. So to have him back as part of my backroom team is incredibly positive for us.' The Ryder Cup will be played at Bethpage Black from September 26-28. Advertisement
BreakingNews.ie
23-04-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Jose Maria Olazabal named as one of Luke Donald's Ryder Cup vice captains
Luke Donald has named Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice-captain for the Ryder Cup in New York in September. Olazabal was part of Donald's backroom team in 2023 for Europe's memorable victory in Rome and again joins Dane Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari of Italy. Advertisement Olazabal, who made seven appearances in the competition as a player, was the last captain to oversee a European victory on American soil in the famous comeback at Medinah in 2012, and this will be his fifth time as vice-captain. 🚨 VICE CAPTAIN 🚨 Welcome back José María Olazábal 👏 — Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) April 23, 2025 'It is wonderful news,' said the 59-year-old. 'When Luke approached me and asked me about the possibility of being a vice-captain again, I have to be honest, I thought about it for a while because, being in New York, it's not going to be easy. But the Ryder Cup is very close to my heart.' Donald added: 'I am delighted to welcome Jose Maria back to the vice-captain role. 'He is synonymous with European golf and the Ryder Cup and everything it represents. So to have him back as part of my backroom team is incredibly positive for us.' Advertisement The Ryder Cup will be played at Bethpage Black from September 26th-28th.
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Jose Maria Olazabal back as Euro Ryder Cup vice-captain
Team Europe's Luke Donald has selected Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice-captain for this year's Ryder Cup. The 59-year-old Spaniard captained the Europeans to their celebrated come-from-behind victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup in the US, the so-called 'Miracle of Medinah'. That marked the last time Europe won the biennial competition on American soil. This year's event is being held from September 26-28 at Bethpage Black in New York. "It's really hard to win away from home in the United States. In New York, we know the crowds are going to be very loud and the golf course will be set up in favour of the US team," Olazabal said. "There is not any bigger challenge for a golfer than facing a Ryder Cup away from home and we have to be mentally prepared." This will be Olazabal's fifth time as a vice-captain, including two years ago when Team Europe won in Italy. He also held that role in 2008, 2010 and 2014. Donald previously named Denmark's Thomas Bjorn and Italy's Edoardo Molinari as vice-captains. Olazabal, a two-time Masters champion, played in the Ryder Cup seven times from 1987 to 2006. "He is synonymous with European golf and the Ryder Cup," Donald said. "He bleeds blue and gold like nobody else. His passion for the Ryder Cup is second to none."
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Jose Maria Olazabal hails ‘wonderful news' after being named Luke Donald's third Ryder Cup vice-captain
Olazabal was part of Donald's backroom team in 2023 for Europe's memorable victory in Rome and again joins Dane Thomas Bjorn and Edoardo Molinari of Italy. Olazabal, who made seven appearances in the competition as a player, was the last captain to oversee a European victory on American soil in the famous comeback at Medinah in 2012, and this will be his fifth time as vice-captain. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content 'It is wonderful news,' said the 59-year-old. 'When Luke approached me and asked me about the possibility of being a vice-captain again, I have to be honest, I thought about it for a while because, being in New York, it's not going to be easy. But the Ryder Cup is very close to my heart.' Donald added: 'I am delighted to welcome Jose Maria back to the vice-captain role. 'He is synonymous with European golf and the Ryder Cup and everything it represents. So to have him back as part of my backroom team is incredibly positive for us.' The Ryder Cup will be played at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
