London – Golfer Alex Noren has been named as the fifth and final vice-captain to Luke Donald for the European team at the upcoming Ryder Cup.
Noren played a crucial role in Europe’s victory in 2018, securing two points from three matches. His performance included an impressive 40-foot putt on the 18th hole, defeating Bryson DeChambeau in Sunday’s singles match.
This year’s Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black, New York, from September 26 to 28.
The other four vice-captains had already been designated and were also present when Europe won at Marco Simone, near Rome, in 2023: brothers Francesco and Edoardo Molinari, Thomas Bjørn and José María Olazábal.
Noren is the only new vice-captain, while Nicolas Colsaerts was the only vice-captain not retained from two years ago.
It was a big surprise when I found out. I didn’t expect it at all. I want to bring a good attitude to the team. Bring some knowledge. I’ve been in this game a long time.
Noren, of Swedish nationality, will have a special connection with the Scandinavian players on the team: Rasmus Højgaard from Denmark, Viktor Hovland from Norway, and Ludvig Åberg from Sweden.
He will do everything he can to help the team. He’s a humble guy, it’s never about Alex. He’s a good friend of mine. We practice together at the Bears Club (in Jupiter, Florida) where other players who will be on that team also practice. So he has a great familiarity with many of the guys and I think that’s really helpful.
