[Golf Topic] Mickelson "This Time as Ryder Cup Vice-Captain~"

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…‘Oldest Major Champion’ Phil Mickelson (USA, photo) has been appointed as the vice-captain of the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Captain Steve Stricker announced on the 2nd (Korean time), "We have selected Mickelson and Fred Couples (both from the USA) as vice-captains." In addition to Mickelson and Couples, the U.S. appointed Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, and Davis Love III as vice-captains, making a total of five. The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between the United States and Europe. This year, it will be held over three days starting on the 25th at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin.

Mickelson has competed as a player for 12 consecutive times since 1995, but this time he will contribute as a vice-captain. His 12 appearances in the Ryder Cup is the most in both the U.S. and Europe. Following Mickelson, Nick Faldo (England) has appeared 11 times. The U.S. team has confirmed the participation of Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Patrick Cantlay, with six more players to be added next week based on the captain's recommendations.

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