Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington accidentally reveals assistant on live TV

This was very funny

There’s been a lot of chat about the Ryder Cup. Should it be played at all this year? Should it be played behind closed doors? Should it be played with 24 captain’s picks?

As it stands the plan is to go ahead and European captain Padraig Harrington was on Sky Sports’ The Golf Show on Tuesday to discuss how he is preparing for September’s showdown when he accidentally let slip one of his vice-captains for Whistling Straits.

Watch the clip here:

Is there something you wanted to tell us, @Padraig_H?! 😉

The Ryder Cup captain accidentally gave the #SkyGolfShow a big clue on who one of his vice-captains will be…🤣🤫 pic.twitter.com/Rd7fbEtmPq

— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) May 5, 2020

And no offence to World No 1,083 Luke Joy – yes, he really is the next European in the official golf ranking – but we think Harrington might be referring to Mr Donald.

Later that evening, the news was confirmed.

Welcome to the team, Luke! 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/qFeuPEFYdV

— Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) May 5, 2020

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