PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Zach Johnson is the right choice.
That’s the overwhelming feeling among players and former captains concerning Johnson officially being named the 2023 Ryder Cup captain for Team USA on Monday at PGA of American headquarters in Palme Beach Gardens, Florida.
“He’s smart.”
“He’s confident.”
“He’s honest.”
“He’s a bulldog.”
“He’s just good people.”
That’s just a snapshot of the praise for Johnson, 46, who has played in the Ryder Cup five times and the Presidents Cup four times. He’s also been an assistant captain the past two editions of the Ryder Cup.
Now the mission for the two-time major champion and winner of 12 PGA Tour titles is to end the USA’s 30-year drought on foreign soil in the biennial matches against Europe at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.
Here are those who think he’s up to the task.
