2020 Ryder Cup: Richard Scudamore named after new European Tour committee
Richard Scudamore was appointed chief executive of the Premier League in November 1999
Richard Scudamore, former Premier League chief executive, has been named a member of the European Tour & Ryder Cup committee.
The position is Scudamore's first paid role since leaving the Premier League at the end of 2018.
The new commission has been commissioned to increase the commercial value of the Ryder Cup. before the 2020 event in the US.
"The success of the Ryder Cup in 2018 has demonstrated the global appeal of the modern Ryder Cup," said David Williams president of the European Tour.
"But there is still considerable growth potential." This committee will look at ways to optimize that and at the same time protect the rich heritage of the competition. "
The committee also includes Paul McGinley, winning captain at the 2014 Ryder Cup, and Ian Ritchie, the former chief executive of the Rugby Football Union and the All England Lawn Tennis Club and current chairman of the Gallagher premiership.
