The 51-year-old, a non-playing vice-captain to Jim Furyk in the 17.5-10.5 defeat at Le Golf National in September, will lead a new-look US side against Europe and its new skipper Padraig Harrington at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin in 2020.
Stricker appeared in three Ryder Cups as a player, winning at Valhalla in 2008, before losing both in 2010 at Celtic Manor and in 2012 at Medinah.
"Truly, it's a dream come true and an honor to represent the PGA," Stricker told a news conference in Milwaukee. "I'm truly humbled by this opportunity because I'm very passionate about this competition.
"We want to win this more than ever and I'm here to help in any way I can."
The appointment of Stricker, a Wisconsin native, comes as little surprise. Nor does his selection of Furyk as one of his vice-captains.
Former world No.2 Stricker is viewed as a popular figure within the game, and also served as a vice-captain to Davis Love III in 2016 when the US comfortably beat Europe at Hazeltine.
Stricker, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, further boosted his credentials when he captained Team USA to a 19-11 win over Nick Price's international team at the 2017 Presidents Cup in New Jersey.
Stricker will also act as vice-captain to his good friend Tiger Woods at the 2019 Presidents Cup event in Melbourne in December.
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