But he has already seen to succession: Donald Walker, 42, Stronach's very able former son-in-law and himself a 12-year Magna veteran, is chief executive and the anointed heir.

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Storm, 28, was a team-mate of Luke Donald and Paul Casey at the 1999 Walker Cup.

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Colsaerts and Poulter join world No. 1 Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Johnnie Walker winner Paul Lawrie, McDowell, Francesco Molinari, Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Peter Hanson and Kaymer in the team for the September 28-30 event.

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