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Jose Maria Olazabal named Europe’s 2012 Ryder Cup captain ahead of 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain (right) talks to the media after being named Europe’s 2012 captain during a Ryder Cup press conference at the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
Matteo Manassero of Italy gives tips on January 18 to children from around the Abu Dhabi area who are given an opportunity to participate in golf by a joint venture between the ADTA, The TDIC, and the Abu Dhabi Golf Club as a preview for the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship (Getty Images)
Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain (right) poses with the trophy after being named Europe’s 2012 Ryder Cup captain at the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
Children from around the Abu Dhabi area who are given an opportunity to participate in golf as a preview for the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship throw their caps in the air to express their joy (Getty Images)
Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain (left) poses with The Ryder Cup trophy with Richard Hills, European Ryder Cup Director, after being named Europe’s 2012 Ryder Cup captain at the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a bunker shot during a practice round before the start of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
Lee Westwood of England (left) shakes hands with Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain, named 2012 European Ryder Cup Team Captain, during a practice round before the start of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the USA hits a shot during a practice round before the start of the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
A view of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race as a preview to the 2011 Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18 (Getty Images)
World Number One golfer Lee Westwood of England points the way as (L to R in background) Paul Casey of England, Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa, Phil Mickelson of the USA, Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland and Martin Kaymer of Germany pose on the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race on January 18 (Getty Images)
Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain (second from left) takes the helm with Lee Westwood of England (second from right) as they are joined by European team members, Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland (centre) Paul Casey of England (far left) and Martin Kaymer of Germany (far right) as they enjoy a 30 minute sail on January 18 on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race (Getty Images)
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland, Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa, Martin Kaymer of Germany, Lee Westwood of England, Paul Casey of England, and Phil Mickelson of the US grinding the main sail on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race on January 18 (Getty Images)
Phil Mickelson of the US, the 2010 Masters Champion, Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa the 2010 Open Champion, Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland the 2010 US Open Champion, and Martin Kaymer of Germany the 2010 PGA Champion behind the helm as they enjoy a 30 minute sail on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race on January 18 (Getty Images)
Faisal al Sheikh of The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority with Martin Kaymer of Germany on board the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing entry for the 2011 Volvo Ocean Race on January 18 (Getty Images)
