NICK FALDO NAMES OLAZABAL, McGINLEY
AS VICE-CAPTAINS DESIGNATE FOR
RYDER CUP OF 2008 AT VALHALLA

European Ryder Cup Captain Nick Faldo has named José Maria Olazábal and Paul McGinley as his two vice-captains designate for the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla where Europe will seek a fourth consecutive victory in the biennial contest.
Spaniard Olazábal, 41, has played in seven Ryder Cup teams, having made his debut in 1987, and formed a record partnership with his fellow countryman Severiano Ballesteros, winning 11 of their 15 matches together and halving a two more.
In the 2006 Ryder Cup, Olazábal was unbeaten after teaming up with another Spaniard in Sergio Garcia at The K Club and winning both their matches, and then winning his singles tie as Europe claimed a record-equalling 18 ½ - 9 ½ victory.
Irishman McGinley, 40, has appeared in the last three European Ryder Cup teams and holed the winning putt in 2002 at The Belfry. He has been on the winning team on all three occasions.
Speaking ahead of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club, Faldo said: “I've decided to have two vice captains designate. Two guys that I feel I have good chemistry with. And one is mainly based and playing in America and one is mainly based and playing in Europe, and I know that was very important for me to have good eyes and ears close to the ground, good feedback so we can discuss things and we'll start opening up communication lines with the players later on. But to have two players of their character and playing stature, I think is very important for me."