Olazabal factfile

Skysports.com takes a look at the career of Europe's 2012 Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal.

A look at the life and times of Europe's new Ryder Cup captain

Skysports.com takes a look at the life and career of Jose Maria Olazabal following the news that the Spaniard has been announced as Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2012 match at Medinah. A two-time Masters champion, Olazabal, 44, succeeds Colin Montgomerie whose European side regained the trophy from America at Celtic Manor last October. JOSE MARIA OLAZABAL MANTEROLA: 1966 - Born February 5 in Fuenterrabia, Spain. 1983 - Wins Italian Amateur, Spanish Amateur and British boys titles. 1984 - British Amateur champion (beats Colin Montgomerie in final). 1985 - Misses cut in The Masters, wins British Youths, turns professional and wins European Tour qualifying school. 1986 - Second to Seve Ballesteros on Order of Merit after victories in European Masters and Sanyo Open, named Rookie of the Year. 1987 - Partners Ballesteros to three wins as Europe triumph in Ryder Cup on American soil for first time. 1989 - Second on money list again, also wins in Japan and top scores in tied Ryder Cup with 4 1/2 points out of five. 1990 - First title in America comes by 12-stroke margin, four other wins worldwide. 1991 - Second to Ian Woosnam at Masters - victory would have made him world number one - then unbeaten with Ballesteros again in Ryder Cup defeat. 1994 - Lands first major title at Masters, Europe's ninth win there in 15 years. 1995 - Pulls out of Ryder Cup with foot problem diagnosed as rheumatoid polyarthritis and is out of golf for 18 months. 1997 - In only his third event back captures his 17th European title, then helps Europe retain the Ryder Cup on Spanish soil. 1999 - Completes dream comeback with second Masters title, but fails to beat Justin Leonard in controversial decisive match at Ryder Cup. 2000 - Equals major record with 63 during US PGA Championship. 2006 - After more health problems earns seventh Ryder Cup cap and wins all his three games as Europe retain trophy. 2008 - Vice-captain to Nick Faldo in Ryder Cup defeat. 2009 - Only the second Spaniard (Ballesteros was the first) to be inducted into golf's World Hall of Fame. 2010 - Late addition to Montgomerie's backroom team for victory at Celtic Manor. 2011, January 18 - Named Montgomerie's successor. Ryder Cup record: Played 31 Won 18 Halved 5 Lost 8
Record with Seve Ballesteros: P15 W11 H2 L2