US RYDER CUP CAPTAIN TO BE NAMED ON THURSDAY TV SHOW

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By DOUG FERGUSON

AP Golf Writer

The PGA of America is introducing its next Ryder Cup captain during a segment of the "Today" TV show on Thursday.

Adding to the intrigue of the announcement is whether the PGA of America will stick to its prototype of a former major champion who still plays on the US PGA Tour, or whether it will look farther into its past to find its latest captain.

David Toms fits the former category, while there has been strong sentiment for either Tom Watson or Larry Nelson.

Nelson is a three-time major champion with a sterling Ryder Cup record. Watson was captain when the Americans last won in Europe in 1993 at The Belfry. The 2014 Ryder Cup will be played at Gleneagles in Scotland where Watson won four of his Open titles. 

DAVID TOMS IS FAVOURITE 

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David Toms, the 2001 US PGA champion, is expected to succeed Davis Love as the US attempt to end a run of two defeats.
"To be able to captain a US team and get a victory, would be one of the highlights of my career - if not the highlight," the 45-year-old said.
Europe's captain is likely to be named next month, with Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley favourites for the role.
Ted Bishop, the president of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, will announce the new American skipper during the NBC television network's morning Today Show.
"It's the best event in golf," Toms said.
Toms lost only one of his five games on his Ryder Cup debut at The Belfry in 2002, but scored only one point two years later and did not win a game in Ireland in 2006.
He did not feature at Medinah in September, Jeff Sluman, Scott Verplank, Mike Hulbert and Fred Couples, the vice-captains to Love, as the US saw a 10-4 lead evaporate on the final day and Europe produced a record comeback to win an extraordinary contest 14½-13½.