He was selected the European captain in February 2015 by a five - man panel , including the past three captains .
In addition to playing in five Ryder Cups , Clarke , of Northern Ireland , was selected as a non-playing vice captain in 2010 and 2014 .
Clarke was selected the European captain in February 2015 by a five - man panel , including the past three captains .
In addition to playing in five Ryder Cups , Clarke , of Northern Ireland , was selected as a non-playing vice captain in 2010 and 2014 .