According to a Golf Channel report, Davis Love III is expected to be named U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2016 matches at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
According to a Golf Channel report, Davis Love III is expected to be named U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2016 matches at Hazeltine in Minnesota.
The official announcement is scheduled to be given on 24th February at PGA of America HQ in Florida, but it is believed the decision to appoint Love III has already been made.
Love III was captain of the U.S. side that lost at Medinah in 2012, despite going into the final day singles with a 10-6 lead. Although popular with the players, Love was strongly criticised for some of his tactical decisions during that contest, particularly for leaving out the unbeaten pairing of Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley in the Saturday afternoon fourballs.
The 50-year-old is part of the 11-man U.S. Ryder Cup task force that was set up after the Medinah defeat, but he wasn’t publicly named as one of the possible candidates for Hazeltine. Fred Couples and Paul Azinger were considered favourites to take the job.
If Love III is named he will follow Tom Watson as the second-straight, repeat U.S. captain. He would become the eighth man to captain the U.S. on multiple occasions. The others being: Walter Hagen, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Jack Burke, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson.
The Golf Channel report also suggested that Tom Lehman and Steve Stricker might play a part in the 2016 matches. Possible vice-captains?
Darren Clarke is expected to be named tomorrow as European team captain for the 2016 matches.
The USA has lost eight of the last 10 Ryder Cups and six of the last seven.
-
WATCH: Rory McIlroy Launches Club Before Smashing Tee MarkerDuring the second round at the 2025 US Open, a frustrated Rory McIlroy launched a club and broke a tee marker at Oakmont Country Club, as he just made the cut
-
13 Big Names To Miss The Cut At The US OpenThe US Open is known for its ability to humble even the world’s biggest names, and some high-profile players are once again heading home early after two rounds Oakmont
-
Who Is Sam Stevens’ Caddie?Sam Stevens' caddie is Will Dennis - here is what we know about him
-
Dylan Wu Facts: 10 Things To Know About The PGA Tour ProDylan Wu was introduced to golf early and nowadays is a PGA Tour mainstay – here are 10 things to know about the American
-
David Lipsky Facts: 15 Things To Know About The PGA Tour ProDavid Lipsky has built a successful career since turning professional in 2011 – here are 15 things to know about him
-
Who Is Kevin Velo's Caddie?Bart Barnes has caddied for Kevin Velo as he has built his professional career - here's what we know about him
-
Who Is Isaiah Salinda's Caddie?Isaiah Salinda is one of the game's rising stars, but who has he had on the bag for him?
-
Who Is Andrew Novak's Wife?Andrew Novak has been married to wife Maddie since 2020 - here's what we know about her
-
Who Is Jacob Bridgeman's Fiancée?Jacob Bridgeman is one of the rising stars of the PGA Tour, but who is his partner?
-
Who Is Luke Clanton's Caddie? Meet Jason WiertelLuke Clanton was one of the first graduates from the PGA Tour U Accelerated program and has been with his caddie since long before turning professional
