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Golf Point/Counterpoint: 2011 Season Observings

By Mick ElliottJan 19th 2011 – 12:10PM

FanHouse Golf Writer Mick Elliott runs through a point/counterpoint on the early weeks of the 2011 PGA season: Fact: World No. 1 Lee Westwood (pictured) heads the field this week at Abu Dhabi, joined by Graeme McDowell, Phil Mickelson, Padraig Harrington, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy. Observation: Not to be outdone,...

Davis Love III to Be Named New US Ryder Cup Team Captain

By FanHouse NewswireJan 17th 2011 – 2:38PM

Davis Love III is next up as U.S. captain in the Ryder Cup. Two officials involved with the selection process confirm that Love will be the captain in 2012. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the official announcement was not until Thursday at Medinah, site of the next Ryder Cup. Reports out of Europe indicate...

It's Worth the Wait for Lanny Wadkins

By Mick ElliottNov 2nd 2009 – 7:22PM

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- Lanny Wadkins wanted to make one thing absolutely clear. "It's great to be here," he said.Wadkins was seated on a stage at the World Golf Village on Monday, or on top of the world. Definitely one of the two, and as far as Wadkins is concerned, the views are identical.With his name now in the Golf...

Colin Montgomerie Named 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain

By Shane BaconJan 28th 2009 – 12:59PM

Nice Faldo, step right over there, sir. The Europeans have a new honcho to take over your "captaincy."Colin Montgomerie, or "Mrs. Doubtfire" to some, was named captain for 2010 on Wednesday, becoming the youngest captain ever for the Euros."It's not just an honor but a huge responsibility as well," Colin Montgomerie said...

Jack Nicklaus Thinks the Americans Will Win The Ryder Cup 'Easily'

By Shane BaconSep 5th 2008 – 4:39PM

Just in case you thought the Europeans needed another advantage in the upcoming Ryder Cup, good news, they got it. Thanks to trusty Jack Nicklaus, they can hang this article above their lockers in Valhalla for a little extra motivation.The President Cup captain said that he thinks the Americans will win the Ryder Cup...

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Jose Maria Olazabal, Double US Masters Winner, Arrested For Speeding As He Left Augusta National

By Samuel Luckhurst Apr 11th 2012 - 03:50AM

European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal was arrested for speeding as he left the US Masters on Monday.

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  • 06/01/12 "José María Olazábal says Club Car vehicles will... Source: Geoff Shackelford (June 1, 2012) Ryder Cup European Team Captain José María Olazábal has said a fleet of Club Car vehicles set to be used by him and his four Vice-Captains will have a "crucial" role in team management at Medinah Country Club, Chicago, in September.
  • 05/31/12 Olazábal delighted to be back at the Manor Source: South Wales Argus - Gwent - UK RYDER Cup captain Jose Maria Olazábal is delighted to be at the Celtic Manor for the Wales Open, the event that "all the Welsh players want to win more than any other".
  • 05/30/12 Jose Maria Olazabal waits on Harrington Source: Express.co.uk Harrington has played in the past six Cups, but is currently languishing well outside the qualification zone, having slipped to No94 in the world.
  • 05/30/12 Olazabal feels for Casey Source: Sky Sports News European captain Jose Maria Olazabal hopes Paul Casey can return to fitness and launch a late challenge for his Ryder Cup team.
  • 05/28/12 Noren to play US Open; Monty, Olazabal miss out Source: The Washington Times - Washington DC Alex Noren of Sweden qualified for the U.S. Open for the second straight year, while past and present European Ryder Cup captains Colin Montgomerie and Jose Maria Olazabal failed to do so.

Background on jose maria olazabal

José María Olazábal Manterola (, ; born 5 February 1966) is a Spanish professional golfer who has enjoyed success on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, and has won two major championships.

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