Pádraig Harrington named a vice captain for Europe’s 2027 Ryder Cup team | Sports

LIMERICK, Ireland (AP) — Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has been named a vice captain for Europe’s team at the 2027 Ryder Cup.

The Irishman joins brothers Edoardo and Francesco Molinari in Luke Donald’s backroom team. The competition will be played at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland, from Sept. 13-19 next year.

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