Harrington has represented Europe six times as a player, served as vice-captain three times and was captain for the 2021 Ryder Cup, when Donald served as a vice-captain.

McIlroy joined golfing greats Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in successfully defending his title at Augusta National.

Harrington fired a 3-under-par 67 to assure a single-stroke victory at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado.

The world number one was arrested on Friday morning.

Thomas Bjorn vowed to get a tattoo if Europe beat the United States in 2018, and followed through on his word three months later.