Who will replace Henrik Stenson as Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup captain?

Henrik Stenson’s departure towards LIV Golf left a void in Europe’s Ryder Cup team

but it will soon be filled as a new captain has already been appointed

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Englishman Luke Donald will be Europe’s captain in their quest to regain the title

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after their hard loss in 2020. Team USA has appointed 46-year-old Zach Johnson as its captain

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a two-time major winner who will lead a team with most of the world’s best ranked golfers in it

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such as no. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Both of these team captains are Ryder Cup veterans

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who will use their experience to guide next year’s players through Rome’s course

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Johnson took part in five Ryder Cups as a player,

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while Donald played in four different editions and picked up 10.5 out of 15 possible points.

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