VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 27 (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington, Thomas Bjorn and Paul Lawrie will serve as assistant captains when Europe defend the Ryder Cup in September against the United States, skipper Darren Clarke said on Friday.
Northern Irishman Clarke made the announcement at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and he is planning to appoint two more deputies later in the season.
Irishman Harrington, 44, who has featured in six Ryder Cups as a player, was also a vice-captain under Paul McGinley when Europe won by 16 1/2 points to 11 1/2 at Gleneagles, Scotland two years ago.