Luke Donald Defines the European Team for the 2025 Ryder Cup
Captain Luke Donald announced the final six selections for the European Ryder Cup team, which will seek to break the winless streak as visitors since 2012. The team, which already had renowned figures such as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, is shaping up to be one of the strongest in recent memory. The European team, which achieved a 16½-11½ victory in the last edition, will try to replicate the success at Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, New York, from September 26 to 28, where they will face the American team.Donald, who led Europe to a victory in Italy, will seek to become the first European captain to win on American soil since José María Olazábal in the “Miracle of Medinah”.Great opportunities don’t come along very often in life and I firmly believe that when they do, you have to grab them with both hands. This is one of those moments.
Luke Donald
Qualified Players and Captain’s Selections
Here’s a look at the key players who will represent Europe:
- Rory McIlroy: With seven Ryder Cup appearances, including those in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023, McIlroy was the first player to qualify for the European team.
- Robert McIntyre: With an outstanding season, McIntyre will seek his second Ryder Cup appearance.
- Tommy Fleetwood: Fleetwood, with three Ryder Cup appearances, arrives after securing his first victory on the PGA Tour.
- Justin Rose: The 45-year-old player brings experience to the team, with six Ryder Cup appearances.
- Rasmus Højgaard: Højgaard will make his Ryder Cup debut after securing the last qualifying spot.
- Tyrrell Hatton: Hatton, a LIV player, secured his place on the team and will participate in his fourth Ryder Cup.
- Shane Lowry: Lowry will bring experience to Donald’s team.
- Jon Rahm: Despite his position in the European ranking, Rahm was a safe choice for Bethpage.
- Sepp Straka: Straka, with two PGA Tour victories, will seek a good performance.
- Viktor Hovland: Hovland, with a solid Ryder Cup record, is another key addition.
- Ludvig Aberg: Aberg, a rising star, will seek to improve his record in his second participation.
- Matt Fitzpatrick: Fitzpatrick, with a Ryder Cup record, will seek to improve his performance.
