Bjorn was chosen ahead of 1999 Open champion Paul Lawrie would be handed the task of reclaiming the Ryder Cup from the US in 2018 .
Bjorn has been vice-captain four times .
Bjorn , who has been vice-captain four times , was chosen ahead of 1999 Open champion Paul Lawrie would be handed the task of reclaiming the Ryder Cup from the US in 2018 .