Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell named as Ryder Cup vice captains
The pair will join Luke Donald and Robert Karlsson as vice captains for the match at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from 24-26 September.
Kaymer and McDowell will bring a broad range of knowledge and experience to the three-time Major winner’s backroom staff, having both starred in pivotal Ryder Cup moments as players.
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Hide AdTwo-time major winner Kaymer will take on the vice captaincy role for the first time after four appearances as a player, during which time he won an individual total of 6.5 points.
The German has been on the winning side three times, famously holing the putt that sealed one of the most famous comebacks in sport in the “Miracle of Medinah” in 2012.
Kaymer will now be returning to the scene of his major breakthrough, having tamed Whistling Straits to secure the 2010 US PGA Championship.
McDowell ill be serving as a vice captain for a second time, having joined Harrington as part of the backroom team that helped Thomas Bjørn plot a stunning 17.5-10.5 victory at Le Golf National in France in 2018.
The former US Open champion has also appeared in the biennial contest on four occasions, claiming the winning point at Celtic Manor in 2010.