LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Steve Stricker became the third and final assistant on U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson's staff, an honor that came with just a hint of regret.
"I feel old," Stricker said shortly after the announcement was made at Valhalla Golf Club, where he's playing in the PGA Championship. "The way my body feels make feel old, too."
The 47-year-old Stricker played on the last three U.S. teams. But watching from the sidelines this time won't diminish his desire for revenge. He was left standing on the 18th green at Medinah in 2012, when Martin Kaymer of Germany sealed the win for Europe with a putt for a 1-up win in the match.
"There's a bunch of guys who want to try to get that cup back," Stricker said.
He joins Raymond Floyd, 71, and fellow Wisconsin native Andy North, 64, as Watson's assistants.