Zach Johnson Chosen as 2023 Ryder Cup Captain The PGA of America tabbed 46-year-old, Zach Johnson as the next Ryder Cup Captain. The 2023 Ryder Cup will be contested at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy. Steve Stricker did an excellent job as the 2021 captain and seemed perfect to continue in that role. He was adamant, however, that it was a one and done scenario for him. He was completely drained after Team USA’s rout of the Europeans at Whistling Straits last year. The Ryder Cup Committee that was established, after the 2014 Ryder Cup, has laid out a line of succession for Ryder Cup Captains. Zach was the next in line with Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods to follow. Given Phil’s troubles of late, that may change. Zach Johnson is a pro’s pro. Over his 17-year career, he made 364 cuts in 455 PGA Tour starts. He earned 83 top 10’s and hoisted 12 trophies, two of which were major championships. He has been on five Ryder Cup teams, plus was an assistant captain on two more. Johnson has been there, done that and got the t-shirt, plus he knows a thing or two about persistenceandcompetitiveness. Steve Stricker proved that being a successful Ryder Cup Captain is much like being a successful college football, or basketball coach, it’s all about the recruiting. Stricker put his money on the young guys that were aggressive and wanted to prove a point, he didn’t choose the same old guys that were looking to meet up for their biennial buddies’ golf trip. With six Captain’s picks, Zach Johnson would be wise to do the same. Ohio Golf Journal
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