Furyk named US Ryder Cup captain

Jim Furyk has been named United States captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France.

The 46-year-old will succeed Davis Love III as captain, as the US look to retain the title they won last October.

It has also been confirmed that Love will be vice-captain, in what is a role-reversal of last year’s competition.

"I remember sitting in the room and knowing in my heart Davis was the best person to lead this team in 2016. Davis is going to be a very tough act to follow. He put a system in place and got the players behind it," Furyk said.

"It won't make my task easy but it is comforting knowing there is a system in place.

"So, as the first order of my presidency, I want to make sure everyone knows Davis Love III will be my vice-captain for 2018."

Despite only been on the winning side twice (1999 and 2008), Furyk insists he will use previous experiences to his advantage.

"I will use my experiences - both good and bad. I think you can learn a lot from your mistakes. If you look at my record, I've learned a lot - put it that way," he continued

"I have had a few mistakes along the way but I've got two years now to form the best way to run this team and I am looking forward to it."

Furyk also admitted he is looking forward to competing against Europe captain Thomas Bjorn, and insists it will not be easy for the US to retain their title.

"Thomas is a friend, someone I look forward to sharing this process with - in a friendly manner, done well and done right.

"Thomas will be a great leader. I know the team is going to be strong. They are not going to be happy about the result at Hazeltine and as always the European crowd will be in full force. That whole atmosphere is going to provide a very difficult challenge for Team USA.

"We haven't won on foreign soil since 1993. We have got our work cut out but I am really excited about rolling up my sleeves and getting started."

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