The PGA of America just named Corey Pavin, 49, who has played in the Ryder Cup Matches three times, to serve as captain of the 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup Team.

Pavin and his 12-member team will travel to Celtic Manor in Wales Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, 2010, to defend the Ryder Cup, which the Americans - led by Captain Paul Azinger - won in September at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.

Pavin, winner of the the 1995 U.S. Open, played in the Ryder Cup Matches in 1991, '93 and '95.

In naming Pavin, the PGA ended speculation it would call on Azinger to again lead the team.

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