Davis Love III to Be Named 2012 US Ryder Cup Captain, Report Says

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Davis Love III has emerged as the likely candidate to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2012, GolfChannel.com is reporting based on a source close to the situation.

The report states the PGA of America's board of directors met in November to approve the move, though when exactly the decision will become final is still up in the air.

"It's our hope to announce the 2012 Ryder Cup captain in the first quarter sometime next year," Julius Mason, the PGA's senior director of communications and media relations, told GolfChannel.com.

Love was an assistant captain under Corey Pavin for the 2010 team that lost to the Europeans in Wales 14 1/2 to 13 1/2. In addition, the 46-year-old has played in six matches, accumulating a 9-12-5 overall record and helping the U.S. team to victories in 1993 (Love's first appearance) and 1999.

While Love was hopeful to play for the team one more time, it's unlikely he would pass on leading the U.S. team at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. "I definitely want to be a captain," Love said at the McGladrey Classic in October when asked about his Ryder Cup future. "If they talk to me about it, I'll be excited about it."

 

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