Europe have named the least changed team in Ryder Cup history with just one alteration to the European team for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Rasmus Hojgaard replaces twin brother Nicolai in the only change from the team that was victorious in Italy two years ago.
Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton officially booked their spots to take on the United States team at Bethpage Black in New York.
Rasmus Hojgaard will make his debut after sealing the final automatic qualifier spot at the British Masters.
In a largely expected move, captain Luke Donald handed picks to Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, who all featured in the win 24 months ago.
The lowdown on the 12 men representing Europe as part of the 2025 Ryder Cup teams.
European 2025 Ryder Cup Team
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy, the lynchpin of Team Europe, qualified automatically by topping the European points list after a top PGA and DP World Tour season including winning the 2025 Masters.
This marks his eighth Ryder Cup appearance, bringing an impressive record of 16 wins, three losses and four ties in 23 matches (76% points percentage).
Robert MacIntyre
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre also returns via automatic qualification after another consistent season on both sides of the pond including second at the US Open and most recently at the BMW Championship.
He made his Ryder Cup debut in Rome two years ago, contributing two wins and a tie from three matches (83.33% points).
Justin Rose
Veteran Englishman Justin Rose claims his seventh Ryder Cup berth and returns as an automatic qualifier after a season that included winning FedEx St Jude Championship.
With 14 wins, nine losses, and three ties from 26 matches (61.54%), Rose brings crucial experience and composure to the team.
Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood secured his fourth Ryder Cup team spot as an automatic qualifier even before he finally ended his wait for a PGA Tour victory in the Tour Championship.
Synonymous with Europe’s match-play success in recent editions. Fleetwood boasts seven wins, three losses, and two ties in 12 matches (66.67%) in the Ryder Cup.
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton is set for his fourth Ryder Cup and qualified automatically thanks to consistent top finishes in the majors and DP World Tour events this season.
The LIV Golf star has a Ryder Cup record standing at five wins, four losses and two ties in 11 matches (54.55%).
Rasmus Hojgaard
Danish star Rasmus Hojgaard earns his first Ryder Cup nod, qualifying automatically after a breakthrough year on the European Tour.
At 24, he replaces his twin Nicolai and becomes the squad’s sole rookie in New York.
Shane Lowry
Irishman Shane Lowry earned one of the six captain’s pick this time having posted solid performances in key events throughout 2025 including runner-up at the Truist Championship.
With three Ryder Cup appearances, he has two wins, three losses and one tie (41.67%).
Jon Rahm
Jon Rahm was crowned the 2025 LIV Golf Individual Champion and has been named as a captain’s pick.
Rahm returns for his fourth Ryder Cup with a formidable record of six wins, three losses and three ties in 12 matches (62.5%).
Sepp Straka
Austria’s Sepp Straka returns as a captain’s pick after an impressive showing two years earlier.
With just the one previous Ryder Cup appearance in Rome, Straka holds a record of one win, two losses and no ties.
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland is another of the captain’s pick, making his third Ryder Cup appearance.
One of the stars of the win in Italy two years ago, the Norwegian carries a record of three wins, four losses and three ties in 10 matches.
Ludvig Aberg
Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg earns his second Ryder Cup selection as a captain’s pick after stunning performance in Rome on debut.
Aberg’s Ryder Cup stats are two wins, two losses from the 2023 victory.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick is the sixth and final captain’s pick for what will be his fourth Ryder Cup.
Known for consistency on tour, Fitzpatrick has a relatively poor Ryder Cup record with one win and seven losses in eight matches (12.5%).
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