Justin Rose and Francesco Molinari have been named as respective captains for the DP World Tour’s Staff Cup when Nice Britain and Eire tackle Continental Europe in Abu Dhabi in January.
Rose takes on the position for the primary time, whereas Ryder Cup team-mate Molinari captained Continental Europe to victory two years in the past within the Staff Cup’s first version.
The 2 groups will face one another on the Nationwide Course at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort from January 10-12 subsequent yr.
ROSE QUOTES
Rose stated: “It’ll be unusual going up towards Fran in a match play competitors fairly than him being on the identical facet.
“But it surely’s one thing I’m actually wanting ahead to, regardless that I do know it will likely be powerful given Fran’s historical past, not simply on this contest however within the Ryder Cup too.
“However there’s a lot thrilling expertise from Nice Britain and Eire on the DP World Tour proper now – it will likely be nice to have the possibility to try to mould them right into a successful crew.”
Each groups will characteristic 10 DP World Tour members within the three-day match play contest, whereas Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald can even preside over proceedings within the United Arab Emirates.
LAST TIME AROUND
Rose and Molinari will likely be joined by the main 4 obtainable Continental European and GB and Eire members from the ultimate 2024 Race to Dubai rankings, with the 5 remaining gamers on either side being chosen by the captains in session with Donald.
The Staff Cup was first performed in January 2023 when Molinari led Continental Europe to a 14.5-10.5 victory towards a Nice Britain and Eire crew led by Tommy Fleetwood.
Molinari added: “I’m delighted to have the chance to captain Continental Europe once more and to try to efficiently defend the Staff Cup.
“It was a very particular week in 2023 and was nice to see gamers from so many alternative international locations throughout the Continent working in direction of one single purpose.
“I’ve immense respect for Justin, he is a superb competitor and going up towards him and his crew is a problem I’m actually relishing.”
As in 2023, the groups will compete in match play throughout one session of fourballs on the Friday, two periods of foursomes on the Saturday and one session of singles on the Sunday.
