Eleven players who participated in Rome in the last edition, where Europe won 16\u00bd-11\u00bd, are returning. However, the challenge is considerable: no visiting team has won the Ryder Cup since 2012, when the European team achieved the “Miracle of Medinah”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think everyone here would be very happy to have him back.<\/p>Rory McIlroy<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nDonald, who led Europe to a resounding victory in Italy, also hopes to become the first European captain to win on American soil since Jos\u00e9 Mar\u00eda Olaz\u00e1bal at the “Miracle of Medinah”.\n\n\n
Great opportunities don’t often present themselves in life and I firmly believe that when they do, you have to make the most of them. This is one of those moments.<\/p>Luke Donald<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Classified Players<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rory McIlroy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 16 wins, 13 losses, 4 draws\n\nMcIlroy was the first player to qualify for the European team in this Ryder Cup. His eighth participation comes after one of his most memorable seasons.\n\nThe Northern Irishman completed his Grand Slam by winning the 2025 Masters. In addition, he obtained two victories before the Masters at Pebble Beach and TPC Sawgrass.\n\nHis post-April performance has been more variable, but he has achieved four top-10 finishes since then, including The Open at Royal Portrush. In his last participation before the Ryder Cup, he finished in 20th place with a score of 12 under par at the PGA Championship.\n\n\n
Robert McIntyre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 1 (2023)\n\nIndividual record: 2 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw\n\nAlthough McIntyre hasn’t won any titles on the PGA Tour this year, he has had an excellent season with two second-place finishes and six top 10s. His second appearance in the Ryder Cup comes after a near-perfect debut where he remained undefeated, including a singles victory on Sunday against Wyndham Clark.\n\n\n
Tommy Fleetwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nRyder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 7 wins, 3 losses, 2 draws\n\nFleetwood arrives at this Ryder Cup with a different feeling. The golfer from Liverpool earned his first victory on the PGA Tour after numerous attempts. His victory in the FedEx Cup ended a difficult period. He was the best golfer who had never won on the Tour.\n\nWith that overcome, Fleetwood can focus on the Ryder Cup, where he has been a reliable contributor to the European team. His seven victories in the last three tournaments have seen him defeat players like Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and Jordan Spieth. Will we see the same duo with McIlroy at Bethpage?\n\n\n
Justin Rose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 6 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 14 wins, 9 losses, 3 draws\n\nAt 45 years old, Justin Rose is the most veteran member of the European team, bringing experience and talent. He arrives at the Ryder Cup in excellent form, having won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August, as well as achieving a sixth place in the Scottish Open and a 16th in The Open. He was also runner-up behind McIlroy at the Masters.\n\nIn his last event before the Ryder Cup, Rose was in contention after two days at the BMW Championship at Wentworth, but faded over the weekend and finished tied for 61st.\n\nRasmus H\u00f8jgaard<\/strong>\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: None\n\nIndividual record: N\/A\n\nRasmus H\u00f8jgaard will make his Ryder Cup debut this year after securing the final qualifying spot with a tie for 13th at the British Masters. It hasn’t been H\u00f8jgaard’s best year on the PGA Tour, where he achieved an annual victory since 2019. This year, he has only achieved one top 10. At 24 years old, the Dane will likely be the youngest member of the team.\n\n\n
Tyrrell Hatton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nRyder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 5 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws\n\nHatton, the only LIV player to automatically qualify, will participate in his fourth Ryder Cup. The Englishman earned his spot despite his LIV qualifying points not counting. His victories at the Alfred Dunhill Links and the Dubai Desert Classic, along with his record in majors, were enough to secure his place. Hatton was one of the best players on the European team in the last edition, winning three of his four matches.\n\n\n
Captain’s Picks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shane Lowry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 2 (2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 draw\n\nLowry, despite not showing the same level in the majors, brings valuable experience to Donald’s team. The Irishman, a friend of McIlroy, was left out of the automatic qualification by less than four points and has impressed on the PGA Tour, with two second places this year. He will be crucial for adding points.\n\n\n
Jon Rahm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nRyder Cup Appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 6 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws\n\n\n
Although Rahm is ranked 24th in the European ranking, his selection for Bethpage was inevitable. Rahm, whose position is due to a lack of participation in the DP World Tour, won his second consecutive LIV Golf title in 2025 and impressed in the majors, with results in the top 15 at Augusta, Quail Hollow, and Oakmont. A two-time major winner and a formidable matchplay opponent, Rahm is a natural Ryder Cup player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sepp Straka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 1 (2023)\n\nIndividual record: 1 win, 2 losses, 0 draws\n\nStraka looked like a lock for the Ryder Cup earlier this year after two PGA Tour wins in four months. Although he’s still on the team, his form has been inconsistent since May. The Austrian, who missed the cut in three of the four majors in 2025, finished 30th at the Tour Championship. However, his development since 2023 has not gone unnoticed by Donald.\n\nViktor Hovland<\/strong>\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 2 (2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 3 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws\n\nIt has been an irregular 2025 for Hovland, with three missed cuts in a row in February and March, followed by a surprising victory at the Valspar. His performance there, and his subsequent form, secured his place. Hovland made the cut in all four majors and finished in the top 10 at the BMW Championship. The Norwegian also has an excellent record in the Ryder Cup, participating in all five sessions of both tournaments in which he has participated.\n\n\n
Ludvig Aberg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 1 (2023)\n\nIndividual record: 2 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws\n\nMarco Simone’s surprise and star revelation choice will surely be a force to be reckoned with at Bethpage. Aberg won the Genesis this year and finished seventh at the Masters before slowing down a bit. His form returned at the Scottish Open, and he arrived at Donald’s announcement with five consecutive top-25 finishes. The Swede, only 25 years old, won half of his matches in his debut and has had the opportunity to improve his record.\n\n\n
Matt Fitzpatrick<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAppearances in the Ryder Cup: 3 (2016, 2021, 2023)\n\nIndividual record: 1 win, 7 losses, 0 draws\n\nSimilar to Hovland, Fitzpatrick’s place seemed in serious doubt at the beginning of the year. However, an eighth-place finish at the PGA Championship boosted his campaign. Fitzpatrick has six top 10s in 11 tournaments since then, and it’s that form that earned him his fourth Ryder Cup appearance. What he does need to improve is Fitzpatrick’s Ryder Cup record. Fitzpatrick only has one match win and has never scored a single point in the United States.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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