Ryder Cup captain Clarke salutes Europe's 'fantastic' mix

Britain Golf - BMW PGA Championship - Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey, England - 27/5/16 Europe team captain Darren Clarke talks at a press conference as he names his three vice captains for the 2016 Ryder Cup Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers

LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has hailed his "fantastic blend of youth and experience" following the confirmation of his nine automatic qualifiers for next month's event at Hazeltine, Minnesota.

On Sunday, England's Matt Fitzpatrick became the ninth and final qualifier to seal his spot in the team that is seeking a record fourth successive triumph over the United States.