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Molinari Joins Ryder Cup Team as Vice Captain

7/14/2025

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Summary

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Francesco Molinari has been appointed as the fourth vice captain for Team Europe in the highly anticipated 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York. Joining his brother Edoardo, Thomas Bjørn, and José María Olazábal, Molinari is eager to channel his victorious experience from 2023 into guiding the team toward triumph once again.

History

Historical Context

Francesco Molinari made history in 2018 by becoming the first Italian golfer to win a major championship, the Open Championship. His victory bolstered Team Europe's performance in the Ryder Cup, where they triumphed over the United States 17.5 to 10.5. As vice captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Molinari's experience aims to further enhance European success in this prestigious tournament.

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Story summary

Francesco Molinari has been appointed as the fourth vice captain for Team Europe in the highly anticipated 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York. Joining his brother Edoardo, Thomas Bjørn, and José María Olazábal, Molinari is eager to channel his victorious experience from 2023 into guiding the team toward triumph once again.

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