Molinari appointed Ryder Cup vice-captain by Stenson

Europe captain Henrik Stenson has announced Edoardo Molinari as his second vice-captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.

Stenson earlier this month named Thomas Bjorn as one of his assistants, with the Dane overseeing Europe's victory at Le Golf National in Paris in 2018, and has now added Molinari to his backroom team.

Molinari, who alongside his brother Francesco was part of the victorious 2010 team at Celtic Manor Resort in Wales, is expected to provide statistical support to Sweden's Stenson.

The Italian said: "It is fantastic. I played the Ryder Cup in 2010 and to be able to be a vice-captain in this one is a dream come true.

"It was a very unexpected call from Henrik. We had chatted a few times about stats and what I could do to help the team, but I never expected this.

"Knowing Henrik, he will leave no stone unturned. He will do everything he can to win the Ryder Cup back. It will be a lot of fun for all the guys playing for him too."