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Mickelson named Ryder Cup vice-captain

Phil Mickelson’s run of 12 consecutive Ryder Cup appearances has come to an end after the 51-year-old was named as one of Steve Stricker’s vice-captains for next month’s matches at Whistling Straits.

Mickelson has featured in every American Ryder Cup side since making his debut in the 1995 contest at Oak Hill – the most appearances for Team USA in the biennial event – and has been part of three winning teams.

Mickelson had been a possible consideration for a 13th Ryder Cup appearance after becoming the oldest major winner in history at May’s PGA Championship, but the left-hander has posted just one top-60 finish in eight PGA Tour starts since his victory at Kiawah Island.
The six-time major champion, who has played more matches and won more fourball points than an American player in Ryder Cup history, will be one of five vice-captains in Stricker’s support team at Whistling Straits from September 24-26. Fred Couples, a five-time Ryder Cup player, returns to the role he held at Medinah in 2012, with Davis Love III, Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson completing the line up.

Stricker will name his six captain’s picks at the conclusion of this week’s Tour Championship.