After the conclusion of the 2023 Omega European Masters the six automatic qualifiers – three from a world points list and three from a European points list – for Team Europe that are bound for Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy were confirmed. Donald then made his six captain’s picks, including a pair of surprise rookies.
Of the 12 players on the roster, four will make their debut in the biennial event against the Americans, who haven’t won on foreign soil since 1993.
Get to know all 12 players and the captains who will represent Team Europe in the 44th playing of the Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy
Age: 34 World Ranking: 2 Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 12-12-4
Jon Rahm
Age: 28 World Ranking: 3 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 4-3-1
Robert MacIntyre
Age: 27 World Ranking: 54 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Viktor Hovland
Age: 25 World Ranking: 4 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 0-3-2
Tyrrell Hatton
Age: 31 World Ranking: 13 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 2-4-1
Matt Fitzpatrick
Age: 29 World Ranking: 8 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2016, 2021) Ryder Cup record: 0-5-0
Shane Lowry
Age: 36 World Ranking: 37 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021) Ryder Cup record: 1-2-0
Justin Rose
Age: 43 World Ranking: 34 Ryder Cup appearances: 5 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018) Ryder Cup record: 13-8-2
Tommy Fleetwood
Age: 32 World Ranking: 14 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2018, 2021) Ryder Cup record: 4-2-2
Sepp Straka
Age: 30 World Ranking: 23 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Ludvig Aberg
Age: 23 World Ranking: 90 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Nicolai Hojgaard
Age: 22 World Ranking: 78 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Captain: Luke Donald
Age: 45 Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012) Ryder Cup record: 10-4-1
Vice-captain: Francesco Molinari
Age: 40 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2010, 2012, 2018) Ryder Cup record: 5-4-2
Vice-captain: Edoardo Molinari
Age: 42 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2010) Ryder Cup record: 0-1-2
Vice-captain: Thomas Bjørn
Age: 52 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (1997, 2002, 2014) Ryder Cup record: 3-4-2
Vice-captain: Nicolas Colsaerts
Age: 40 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2012) Ryder Cup record: 1-3-0
Vice-captain: José María Olazábal
Age: 57 Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2006) Ryder Cup record: 18-8-5
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