Davis Love III picked as US Ryder Cup captain

Posted Jan 20, 2011
An emotional Davis Love III was introduced Thursday as the next American captain of the Ryder Cup, pledging not to get in the way of the 12 players who will be responsible for winning the cup back from Europe. "I'm a players' captain," Love said at Medinah Country Club, where the 2012 matches will be held. "I'll try to get them what they need to be successful." (WRAL Sports Fan)

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