Stephen Gallacher: Darren Clarke was "obvious choice" for Ryder Cup captaincy

Stephen Gallacher of Europe reacts to a missed putt on the 8th hole during the Morning Fourballs of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles on September 26, 2014
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Darren Clarke was the "obvious choice" as Europe's 2016 Ryder Cup captain, says Stephen Gallacher.

Stephen Gallacher has given his backing to the selection of Darren Clarke as Europe's captain for the 2016 Ryder Cup.

The 40-year-old, who was picked as a wildcard by Paul McGinley for the 2014 edition, is adamant that Clarke deserved the role over Miguel Angel Jiminez and Thomas Bjorn.

"I thought it was an obvious choice," Gallacher told BBC Scotland.

"Taking nothing away from Miguel, I thought he was a great candidate and Thomas as well, but I think Darren's credentials were just that little bit higher, especially in America."

The 2016 Ryder Cup will take place at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, with Davis Love III widely expected to be named captain of the USA side.

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