José María Olazábal has selected Ian Poulter and Nicolas Colsaerts to complete the team of 12 players that will try to retain the Ryder Cup from 28 to 30 September at Medinah Country Club, Chicago (Illinois).
Including Poulter and Colsaerts means that when Europeans travel to Chicago to face the U.S., Europe will have a newcomer in its ranks only third time since 1979.
Including Poulter and Colsaerts means that when Europeans travel to Chicago to face the U.S., Europe will have a newcomer in its ranks only third time since 1979.
Nicolas Colsaerts will make history by becoming the first Belgian to participate in the Ryder Cup . In May he won the Volvo World Match Play Championship held at Finca Cortesin, defeating in the end to Graeme McDowell, and has scored nine top ten during classification period.
This will be the fourth Ryder Cup for Poulter, who was part of the winning teams in 2004 and 2010 and losing in 2008. The Englishman has played 11 games, of which has won eight and lost three. In 2010 won the WGC-Accenture Match Play and the following year the Volvo World Match Play . During the period that has lasted classification also has nine top ten including victory at the JBWere Masters in 2011.
The team consists of eight of the 12 players that contributed to victory in the last edition of the Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor disputed where Europe beat the United States for 14 ½ - 13 ½, and for the first time shall be composed of the 12 European best world ranking, all located between the top 35.
Jose Maria Olazabal: "I am very proud to announce the European team for the Ryder Cup 2012 consists of ten players qualified automatically, Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Peter Hanson, Martin Kaymer, Paul Lawrie, Graeme McDowell, Rory McIlroy, Francesco Molinari , Justin Rose and Lee Westwood, and the two that I have chosen to complete: Nicolas Colsaerts and Ian Poulter.
"I guess you knew all about who they would choose, it was not hard to guess for obvious reasons: Poulter has a great record in the Ryder Cup and is playing well. He was sick and missed several tournaments to start the season, but has always maintained a good attitude and team spirit, is a player who grows and gets the better of him at times of pressure. No need extra motivation, just look at him you realize that he will go for it.
"Nicolas is the only newcomer but his record in match play is very good.Last year was a finalist in the Volvo World Match Play and this year he has won. He has had a very consistent season, very strong, I know that has made a great effort to get into the team and I think the Medinah Country Club golf much fits his game. I have amply demonstrated that wanted to join the team. These were the reasons to choose him.
"The decision is never easy, and have always had multiplayer rondándome head. I have consulted with vicecapitanes and we have all studied the different possibilities, the last time I spoke with them was Friday.
"I know some players will have been a big disappointment, we all dream of playing in the Ryder Cup, which is why I have spoken with David Lynn, Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Alvaro Quiros, Padraig Harrington ... and although I know it wanted to hear what they would say, have taken it well. It can not be otherwise. I did not take a decision until late yesterday " .
Ian Poulter: "Last night I took a great joy to receive a call from Jose Maria, I was thrilled. I'm willing to give everything and put all eggs in one basket.The Ryder Cup is synonymous with excitement, passion, pressure ... is hard to put into words. Olazabal will be a great captain, has the respect of all and we know how much this competition means to him, I'm sure it will take us in the right direction, I am very proud to be part of your team. "
Nicolas Colsaerts: "Playing the Ryder Cup has been my dream since childhood. I feel very proud to be part of the team under the command of a captain with so much history in this competition. Now I know that if you work hard and put all your effort into it just getting what you want, it's just a matter of time. I never lost faith in myself and I was sure this day would come " .
Davis Love III, captain of the U.S. team will announce its choice of 4 players on 4 September in New York.
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