Ryder Cup 2025: Luke Donald’s European Team Complete

Luke Donald Defines the European Team for the 2025 Ryder Cup

Captain Luke Donald announced the six selections for the European Ryder Cup team, as the team seeks its first away win since 2012. With stellar figures like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood already secured, Donald’s picks complete a team that promises to be one of the strongest in recent memory. Eleven players from the team that competed in Rome last year, where Europe won 16½-11½, are returning. However, no visiting team has achieved victory since the “Miracle at Medinah” 13 years ago. The Europeans will face the American team at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, from September 26 to 28. The United States team selections are now known, with captain Keegan Bradley opting not to include himself.

Luke Donald’s Leadership

In the early modern era of the Ryder Cup, between 1979 and 1995, Europe had only three different captains: John Jacobs, Tony Jacklin, and Bernard Gallacher. Donald, who led Europe to a resounding victory in Italy, will seek to become the first European captain to win on American soil since José María Olazábal.

Great opportunities don’t come along very often in life and I firmly believe that when they do, you have to seize them with both hands. This is one of those moments.

Luke Donald

Qualified Players and Captain’s Selections

Here’s an analysis of the key players who will make up the European team.

Rory McIlroy

Ryder Cup Appearances: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)Individual record: 16 wins, 13 losses, 4 draws McIlroy, the first player to qualify, arrives for his eighth participation after a memorable season, including the victory at the 2025 Masters.

Robert McIntyre

Ryder Cup Appearances: 1 (2023)

Individual record: 2 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw McIntyre, with a standout season including two runner-up finishes, returns after a near-perfect debut in 2023.

Tommy Fleetwood

Ryder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)

Individual record: 7 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws Fleetwood, after his first victory on the PGA Tour, presents himself as a reliable contributor to the European team.

Justin Rose

Ryder Cup Appearances: 6 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)Individual record: 14 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws Rose, at 45 years old, brings experience and talent, arriving in great form after winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Rasmus Højgaard

Ryder Cup Appearances: None

Individual Record: N/A Højgaard will make his Ryder Cup debut after securing the last qualifying spot.

Tyrrell Hatton

Ryder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)

Individual record: 5 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws Hatton, the only LIV player to qualify directly, will seek his fourth Ryder Cup appearance.

Captain’s Selections

Shane Lowry

Ryder Cup Appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)

Individual record: 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw Lowry, a close friend of McIlroy, will bring valuable experience to Donald’s team.

Jon Rahm

Ryder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)

Individual record: 6 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws Rahm, despite his position in the European ranking, was a safe choice. He is expected to be a key component in Donald’s team.

Sepp Straka

Ryder Cup Appearances: 1 (2023)

Individual record: 1 win, 2 losses, 0 draws Straka, with inconsistent performance since May, was still considered by Donald.

Viktor Hovland

Ryder Cup Appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)

Individual record: 3 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws Hovland, after an irregular start to the season, secured his place after his victory at the Valspar.

Ludvig Aberg

Ryder Cup Appearances: 1 (2023)

Individual record: 2 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws Aberg, the breakout star of Marco Simone, will seek to improve his record at Bethpage.

Matt Fitzpatrick

Ryder Cup Appearances: 3 (2016, 2021, 2023)

Individual record: 1 win, 7 losses, 0 draws Fitzpatrick, with a place on the team secured after a good performance, will seek to improve his record in the Ryder Cup.