Donald confirms 'rock of support' to return as Ryder Cup vice-captain

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has confirmed Edoardo Molinari will return for a third stint as a Team Europe vice-captain at next year’s contest in Ireland.

Donald will attempt to become the first Ryder Cup captain in history to win three consecutive editions of the biennial contest, with the former world No 1 confirming Molinari will be part of his backroom team at Adare Manor next September.