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The experienced quartet join Swede Robert
Karlsson, who has played two Ryder Cups, in Bjorn's backroom
staff for the biennial contest as Europe bid to reclaim the
trophy after losing 17-11 to the American team in Hazeltine,
U.S. in 2016.
Westwood has featured in last 10 contests since making his debut
in 1997, while Harrington was vice-captain to Paul McGinley in
2014 and Darren Clarke in 2016.
McDowell, who clinched the winning point for Team Europe at
Celtic Manor in 2010, has played in four Ryder Cup teams, while
Donald has finished on the winning side in all four of his
playing appearances.
"All five are widely respected throughout the game, are all
current players who are well known to the players who will be in
our team come September," Bjorn said in a statement.
"They also all possess a knowledge and understanding of what to
expect from the golf course at Le Golf National too.
"You only need to look at the record books to see that their
Ryder Cup pedigree speaks for itself. Each of them has played
both home and away so they are well versed in the contest and
know how to handle the special and unique atmosphere."
The Ryder Cup will be played at Le Golf National from Sept.
28-30. Team U.S., looking to retain the trophy, have not won on
European soil since 1993.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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