According to a report from The Associated Press, two-time major champion Zach Johnson will be the captain for the United States’ Ryder Cup team in 2023 in Italy.  Johnson has played on Team USA five times and served as an assistant captain in the last two matches.

The Americans are coming off a historic win over Team Europe, winning 19-9 at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., led by captain Steve Stricker.  According to The Associated Press, Stricker was part of the Ryder Cup committee that picked the next captain.

The 2023 Ryder Cup is scheduled to be held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.   The United States will be seeking a win on European soil for the first time since 1993.

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