2025 Ryder Cup: Europe captain Luke Donald names wildcard picks

Europe will have their most settled team in Ryder Cup history for this month’s contest with just one change to the side that beat the United States in 2023.

Rasmus Hojgaard is the only new player – and replaces his twin brother Nicolai – having qualified through the ranking system.

And when captain Luke Donald announced his six wildcard picks on Monday, he went with experience for the away match at Bethpage Black in New York, which takes place from 26-28 September.

Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, who all played in the 16½-11½ victory in Rome in 2023, were Donald’s selections.

They join Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, who automatically qualified.