VIRGINIA WATER, England José María Olazábal was named Wednesday as the European teams fourth vice-captain for the Ryder Cup.

Its the fourth time that Olazábal will serve as assistant  after 2008, 10 and 14  and he was captain for Europes famous comeback win at Medinah in 2012. He also played for the European team on seven occasions from 1987-2006, winning 20 1/2 points.

European captain Luke Donald had already picked three vice-captains  Thomas Bjorn, Edoardo Molinari and Nicolas Colsaerts  for the Ryder Cup being held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

I am really looking forward to feeling that special adrenaline flow, the intensity and the electricity that only the Ryder Cup can bring  Im really excited to be part of it all again, Olazábal said.

It was a very nice surprise to be asked by Luke. I didnt expect it but I was delighted when the call came.