World No.1 Justin Rose has led the congratulations to Padraig Harrington, who has today been announced as the new European Ryder Cup captain.
Harrington 47, was unveiled as the successor to the mastermind of the ‘Pounding in Paris’, Thomas Bjorn, and will lead Europe into the 2020 match with the USA at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.
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Within minutes of the news breaking, the Irishman’s fellow players were on social media tweeting their support for the new skipper.
Five-time Ryder Cup player Rose wrote:
Congratulations @padraig_h on being named @RyderCupEurope Captain 👮🏻 #Harrington2020#TeamEuropehttps://t.co/0rCRT8l9Vk
— Justin ROSE (@JustinRose99) January 8, 2019
Predecessor Bjorn also weighed in to wish Harrington all the best:
Congratulations @padraig_h
— Thomas Bjorn (@thomasbjorngolf) January 8, 2019
A man with all the experience both as a player and in the back room team!
An unbelievable individual career and highly respected by all.#goteameuropehttps://t.co/g2JU2dWPDa
Others were quick to join:
A most deserved appointment as Captain of @RyderCupEurope@padraig_h. Your attitude, experience as a player and Vice-Captain will serve you well indeed, also being a Major Champion. No doubt a fierce battle ahead on USA home frontier. Respect my friend. GP #RyderCup2020pic.twitter.com/e2RXM7Gkti
— Gary Player (@garyplayer) January 8, 2019
Congrats to @padraig_h for been the new @rydercup captain for @RyderCupEurope ... looking forward to grow my game to the next level and have a chance to be on your team... why not? To dream is free... i am a dreamer...
— Pablo Larrazabal (@plarrazabal) January 8, 2019
Brilliant appointment and all the best in the role @padraig_h 👍 https://t.co/MM5rhJ64oz
— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) January 8, 2019
Congrats @padraig_h 🇪🇺 https://t.co/NDNlpZXrQu
— Matt Wallace (@mattsjwallace) January 8, 2019
Padraig Harrington, Ryder Cup captain - your thoughts
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