* Furyk was considered the frontrunner for the job * Aiming for first U.S. road victory in 25 years (Adds quotes, details) By Larry Fine Jan 11 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk will captain the defending champion United States in the 2018 Ryder Cup against Europe at Le Golf National in Paris, the PGA of America said on Wednesday. Furyk, nine times a player in the biennial competition, served as a vice-captain under Davis Love III at Hazeltine last October for the U.S. team that won golf's top team event for the first time since 2008. More...