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Olazabal given two weeks to decide Ryder Cup future

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Jose Maria Olazabal has been given two weeks to decide whether or not he wants to be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain. It was revealed here last night that Nick Faldo's successor will be announced at the Dubai Desert Classic, which takes place in the adjoining United Arab Emirates state at the end of the month. The Spaniard remains the overwhelming favourite to take the reins at Celtic Manor next year despite the surprising news last night. It had been understood that the committee -- which comprises 15 current and former European Tour professionals -- would give Olazabal at least until May to make his choice and to see whether he could recover sufficiently from a long spell on the sidelines with injury and illness to challenge for a playing spot in Newport. But after a lively meeting, which lasted well over three hours, Thomas Bjorn, the committee chairman, said that the panel had agreed on the necessity for a quick resolution to the debate buzzing around the range at the Abu Dhabi Championships, the year-opener which begins here tomorrow.

The Independent

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January 14, 2009  11:42 AM ET
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Okay Jose,

Just to piss off Bjorn, tell him no.

 
January 14, 2009  05:07 PM ET
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Originally posted 11:42 AM ET  01.14 by Jonisagolffan

Okay Jose,Just to piss off Bjorn, tell him no.

Don't just say "no".

Pull a Rickey Henderson and say "No, way Jose."

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