Former Cat J.B. Holmes was announced as one of four captain’s picks to participate in the 37th Ryder Cup Sept. 16-21 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. Holmes is the first former UK player to be selected to play for the U.S. in the Ryder Cup.
Holmes joins Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan and Chad Campbell as one of four picks announced by U.S. captain Paul Azinger Tuesday. Kenny Perry, an automatic qualifier for the team, is also a Kentucky native.
“J.B. will be a great representative for the U.S. team and the commonwealth of Kentucky for the Ryder Cup,†said UK golf coach Brian Craig. “He loves Valhalla and has worked hard to achieve this goal. I could not be happier for J.B. and his family and can’t wait to join the Big Blue nation in cheering for him.â€
Holmes started his professional career in 2005, winning his inaugural professional tournament. He was also an All-Southeastern Conference selection from 2002-04 while at UK. It is Holmes’ first appearance in the Ryder Cup.
Big Blue Madness date changed
The annual kickoff to basketball season has been moved up a week to Oct. 10.
The event marks the first time UK’s basketball team can practice and officially starts the season. Tickets for the event will be distributed on Sept. 27 at 7 a.m. at the ticket office outside Memorial Coliseum.
More information will be released at a later date, according to UK Athletics.
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