Three time major champion Padraig Harrington has been approached by Darren Clarke to become European Vice Captain at this year’s Ryder Cup matches at Brookline.
The Irishman has played in six Ryder Cups but has never had a backroom role.
He said it was difficult to see himself playing his way into the 2016 team so he would now be there one way or another.
Thomas Bjorn and Paul Lawrie are also expected to be appointed to Vice Captain roles.