Former USPGA Champion Davis Love III will be appointed United States Ryder Cup captain next week for the 2016 matches at Hazeltine, the Golf Channel have reported.
The 50-year-old will be officially named on 24 February at the headquarters of the PGA Of America in Palm Beach, Florida, the outlet said.
It would be the second time Love has led the team after he oversaw the 14.5/13.5 defeat to Europe in 2012 when Jose Maria Olazabal's side stormed back from 10-6 down on the final day at Medinah.
That loss is one of eight that the Americans have suffered in the last ten editions of the biennial team event, which prompted the PGA of America to appoint an 11-person Ryder Cup task force, which Love sits on.
Tom Lehman, who captained the US to a heavy 18.5/9.5 defeat in 2006, and Steve Stricker, a winner of 12 PGA Tour events, also sit on the task force and are likely to hold roles in Love's 2016 team, the Golf Channel said.
Paul Azinger has welcomed reports that Love will be handed the captaincy. Azinger, the last US captain to lift the trophy in 2008, said: "If true, I believe that Davis is an excellent choice to lead U.S. Ryder Cup in 2016.
"He's still connected to the players. He was very prepared and thorough in 2012. Davis will bring much needed continuity to the process.
"I had no interest in being the captain in 2016 for many reasons, personal and business. I suggested Davis to the powers that be at the PGA. He's a logical choice if he wants it."
Love, who won his sole major in 1997, played in six consecutive Ryder Cups from 1993. He tasted victory twice, on his first appearance and in 1999.
Europe's won last year's matches 16.5/11.5 with five-times major winner Phil Mickelson scathing of the approach used by American captain Tom Watson after another defeat.
Darren Clarke, who won the British Open in 2011, is expected to succeed Paul McGinley as Europe captain for 2016 having played in five editions and served as vice-captain in 2010 and 2012.
A five man European selection panel, which includes McGinley, Olazabal and 2010 winning captain Colin Montgomerie, will meet on Wednesday to decide upon the skipper.
If true, I believe that Davis is an excellent choice to lead U.S. Ryder Cup in 2016... http://t.co/xyMQNLdsqF
— Paul Azinger (@PaulAzinger) February 17, 2015