Overview

• Team Europe confirmed Zola will drive vice-captain Francesco Molinari’s cart throughout the three days at Bethpage Black.
• He appeared in the official team photo and has been present during practice rounds with Luke Donald’s support group.
• Players say he is sharing tips on dealing with partisan crowds, advocating a “protective bubble” mindset from his football career.
• Justin Rose, a Chelsea supporter, described meeting Zola this week as a rare “starstruck” moment.
• Zola is not part of the coaching staff, though the single-figure-handicap golfer has longstanding ties to Molinari dating to 2009 in London.