The European Ryder Cup roster is set for 2025 after Luke Donald made his six selections for his captain’s picks.
Donald named Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka as the group to round out the roster.
Donald’s selections help set up Europe for another successful outing, with all but one player returning from the winning team in 2023.
Rasmus Højgaard is the only newcomer on the team this year, replacing his twin brother Nicolai Højgaard. Rasmus earned the sixth and final automatic qualifying spot.
The rest of the 12-man roster includes Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton.
European Ryder Cup roster
Rory McIlroy
The 36-year-old golfer is currently ranked as the No. 2 golfer in the world. He returns as one of the most experienced Ryder Cup competitors on either roster, preparing to compete in his eighth event.
Robert MacIntyre
MacIntyre, who made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023, is currently ranked as the No. 9 golfer in the world. The 29-year-old finished as the runner-up at the U.S. Open and the BMW Championship in 2025.
Tommy Fleetwood
Fleetwood returns for his fourth Ryder Cup event. He finished out the FedEx Cup tour at No. 1, winning his first PGA Tour title in late August. He’s also held in high regard, ranking sixth in the world.
Justin Rose
Justin Rose is the oldest player in the field at age 45. While it will be Rose’s seventh Ryder Cup appearance, it will be his first in America since 2016. He’s currently ranked No. 12 in the nation and finished in a tie for 21st in the FedExCup standings.
Tyrrell Hatton
Hatton returns to the team for a fourth consecutive time. He is ranked No. 25 in the world. The 33-year-old won $1.7 million in prize money for finishing first in the Hero Dubai Desert Classic back in January, shooting 15 over par and one ahead of Daniel Hillier.
Rasmus Højgaard
Højgaard is making his first Ryder Cup appearance, although he does have some level of experience being involved with the team in the past. The 24-year-old is ranked No. 64 in the world and finished No. 85 in the FedEx Cup.
Shane Lowry
Lowry will make his third Ryder Cup appearance for Europe. The 38-year-old golfer is coming off a 13th-place finish in the FedEx Cup. He also currently ranks No. 23 in the world and served as a runner-up in two events during the first half of 2025.
Jon Rahm
The 30-year-old golfer, currently ranked No. 79 in the world, has produced successful outings throughout his three previous Ryder Cup appearances. The Spaniard tied for 14th at the Masters Tournament, eighth at the PGA Championship and seventh at the U.S. Open. He is coming off a performance at The Open Championship, where he finished in a tie for 34th back in July.
Sepp Straka
Straka is back for his second Ryder Cup appearance. The No. 13-ranked golfer in the world had success this year, winning the Truist Championship and the American Express tournament. The 32-year-old finished 30th in the FedEx Cup standings.
Viktor Hovland
The 27-year-old is back for his third Ryder Cup appearance. He won the Valspar Championship in March and finished third in the U.S. Open. He is ranked No. 15 in the world and was 12th in the FedEx Cup standings.
Ludvig Åberg
Åberg returns to the team with experience after making his Ryder Cup debut in 2023. The 25-year-old has produced a strong outing in three of his final five starts, finishing in the top 10. He’s ranked No. 14 in the world and finished in a tie for 21st for the FedEx Cup.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick is back for his fourth Ryder Cup appearance with plenty of momentum. He’s curated four top 10 finishes through his last six events this year. The 30-year-old golfer ranks 34th in the world and in the FedEx Cup.
When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 26-28 on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York.
How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup TV schedule has not yet been announced, but NBC has the rights to the event. Various networks under the NBCUniversal umbrella will have coverage throughout the competition.
- Date: Sept. 26-28
- TV: NBC, Golf Channel and USA Network
- Steam:Peacock, Fubo (free trial to new subscribers)
- Location: Bethpage State Park Black course (Farmingdale, New York)
Stream the 2025 Ryder Cup on Fubo