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
Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates on the 6th green during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 28, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Age: 34 World Ranking: 2 Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 12-12-4
Jon Rahm
Europe golfer Jon Rahm celebrates winning the Ryder Cup Sunday after singles matches at Le Golf National. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 28 World Ranking: 3 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 4-3-1
Robert MacIntyre
Robert MacIntyre celebrates a par putt on the 13th green during Day Four of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 16, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Age: 27 World Ranking: 54 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland celebrates during Saturday Afternoon Fourball Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021, in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Age: 25 World Ranking: 4 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 0-3-2
Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton reacts to his putt on the 18th green during day one foursome matches for the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. (Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 31 World Ranking: 13 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023) Ryder Cup record: 2-4-1
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matthew Fitzpatrick of Team Europe lines up a putt during Friday Morning Foursome Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 24, 2021, in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Age: 29 World Ranking: 8 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2016, 2021) Ryder Cup record: 0-5-0
Shane Lowry
Team Europe’s Shane Lowry reacts after winning the 10th hole during a Ryder Cup singles match at the Whistling Straits Golf Course on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Haven, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Age: 36 World Ranking: 37 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2021) Ryder Cup record: 1-2-0
Justin Rose
Justin Rose reacts on the 14th green during the Ryder Cup morning matches at Le Golf National. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 43 World Ranking: 34 Ryder Cup appearances: 5 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018) Ryder Cup record: 13-8-2
Tommy Fleetwood
Europe golfer Tommy Fleetwood celebrates winning the Ryder Cup during Sunday singles matches at Le Golf National. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 32 World Ranking: 14 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2018, 2021) Ryder Cup record: 4-2-2
Sepp Straka
Sepp Straka of Austria looks on during a practice round prior to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 23, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Age: 30 World Ranking: 23 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg poses with the Omega European Masters trophy during Day Four of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on September 03, 2023, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Age: 23 World Ranking: 90 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Nicolai Hojgaard
Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark watches his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the Corales Puntacana Championship at Puntacana Resort & Club, Corales Golf Course on March 26, 2023, in Punta Cana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Age: 22 World Ranking: 78 Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Captain: Luke Donald
European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald poses for a portrait on August 01, 2022, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Age: 45 Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012) Ryder Cup record: 10-4-1
Vice-captain: Francesco Molinari
Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrates winning the Ryder Cup in 2018 at Le Golf National on September 30, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Age: 40 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2010, 2012, 2018) Ryder Cup record: 5-4-2
Vice-captain: Edoardo Molinari
European Ryder Cup Vice Captain, Edoardo Molinari of Italy speaks in a press conference ahead of the Pro-Am prior to the DS Automobiles Italian Open at Marco Simone Golf Club on May 03, 2023, in Italy. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
Age: 42 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2010) Ryder Cup record: 0-1-2
Vice-captain: Thomas Bjørn
Captain Thomas Bjorn of Europe celebrates with the Ryder Cup after singles matches in 2018 at Le Golf National on September 30, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Age: 52 Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (1997, 2002, 2014) Ryder Cup record: 3-4-2
Vice-captain: Nicolas Colsaerts
Nicolas Colsaerts is named Vice Captain for Luke Donald’s European 2023 Ryder Cup team on November 18, 2022, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)
Age: 40 Ryder Cup appearances: 1 (2012) Ryder Cup record: 1-3-0
Vice-captain: José María Olazábal
European 2012 Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal.
Age: 57 Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1997, 1999, 2006) Ryder Cup record: 18-8-5
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