Golf-Dougherty, Larrazabal complete Europe's Royal Trophy team

BANGKOK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Captain Jose Maria Olazabal has added Englishmen Nick Dougherty and Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal to his European team to play Asia at the Royal Trophy next month.

Their selection completes Olazabal's eight-man team for the Jan. 9-11 contest, won by Europe on the previous two editions.

Larrazabal, 25, won the French Open in June and was named Rookie of the Year by the European Tour.

"It's such a great honour to be chosen to represent Europe at such an early stage in my professional career," Larrazabal said in a statement. Dougherty's selection comes after wins at the Singapore Masters and Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, as well as several top-five finishes at big contests on the European Tour.

"Nick is a champion and a very solid golfer," said Olazabal, who replaced Spanish compatriot Seve Ballesteros after the five-times Major winner underwent brain surgery.

"I'm confident that he will prove to be of great value."

The matchplay contest will take place in Chonburi, Thailand, and features foursomes, fourballs and singles.

It will be held in Thailand until 2011, after which it will alternate between Europe and Asia.

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