Luke Donald has chosen Ludvig Åberg,Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka as his six Captain’s Picks to finish his 12-man European Workforce for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York.
They be part of the six computerized qualifiers – Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Rasmus Højgaard, Robert MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose -for the competition in opposition to america, which takes place at Bethpage Black, Farmington, New York, from September 26-28.
Sweden’s Åberg and Straka of Austria will every be enjoying of their first away Ryder Cup, having made their debuts within the 16 ½ – 11 ½ victory in Rome two years in the past.
Norwegian Hovland, who paired up with fellow Scandinavian Aberg in arecord-breaking foursomes win in Rome, will likely be making his third consecutive look. As will Eire’s Shane Lowry, who, like Hovland, beforehand performed for Workforce Europe in 2021 and 2023.
Englishman Fitzpatrick and Spain’s Rahm are probably the most skilled of the Captain’s Picks, with three earlier appearances apiece. Fitzpatrick teed it up in 2016, 2021 and 2023, with Rahm now making it 4 in a row, following his debut in Paris in 2018.
European Captain Donald stated: “I’m delighted to welcome Ludvig, Matt, Viktor, Shane, Jon and Sepp to Workforce Europe, alongside our six computerized qualifiers.
“We’re a settled and united workforce with a powerful tradition, with 11 of the 12 gamers from the victory in Rome returning, and an thrilling, gifted rookie in Rasmus Højgaard, who was round our workforce setting in Rome.
“We even have lots of expertise and that’s going to be necessary going to Bethpage as a result of we all know the problem that awaits us.
“Though the workforce itself is much like Rome, I’ve approached this captaincy from a really completely different angle. A unique problem requires completely different considering and methods.
“I’m excited that we now have our 12 gamers in place, and collectively we’re all totally centered on attempting to retain the Ryder Cup in New York and attempting to create historical past.”
EUROPEAN TEAM FOR THE 2025 RYDER CUP
Ludvig Åberg (Sweden). Age 25. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2023)
Matt Fitzpatrick (England). Age 31. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2016, 2021, 2023)
Tommy Fleetwood (England) Age 34. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
Tyrrell Hatton (England). Age 33. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
Rasmus Højgaard (Denmark) Age 24. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 0 (Rookie)
Viktor Hovland (Norway). Age 27. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)
Shane Lowry (Eire). Age 38. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)
Robert MacIntyre (Scotland). Age 29. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2023)
Rory McIlroy (Northern Eire). Age 36. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Jon Rahm (Spain). Age 30. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
Justin Rose (England) Age 45. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 6 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2023)
Sepp Straka (Austria). Age 32. Earlier Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2023)
