Ballesteros to captain Europe again for Royal Trophy
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-08-22 08:51 Seve Ballesteros will captain
Europe's golfers for the second time when they defend the Royal Trophy against
Asia in Bangkok next year.
The Spaniard skippered Europe to a 9-7 victory in the inaugural edition of
the matchplay team event this year. The Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok
will again host the match between the cream of European and Asian golf between
January 12-14.
"We made history with the inaugural Royal Trophy. It was a very special
tournament and I am confident it will grow into one of the world's great
sporting competitions," he said.
"Representing the European people is a great responsibility and I accept it
with great pride," added Ballesteros, who is a five-times major winner and the
victorious 1997 Ryder Cup captain.
The Asian captain will be named at a later date.
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