Darren Clarke to be named European Ryder Cup captain on Wednesday

Darren Clarke who has won the cup four times as a player, expects an announcement on the new captain to be made this Wednesday. Clarke is favourite for the coveted role, ahead of Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez who has said he wants to play on the team.

A five-man European Tour selection panel, including 2014-winning captain Paul McGinley, will make the decision. Europe retained the trophy at the 40th Ryder Cup 16½-11½ against the United States at Gleneagles in September. It was the eighth win in 10 meetings for Europe


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