Donald hails Rahm as a team leader
Five of Donald’s wildcard picks were the players next in line on the points list, with Spain’s Rahm – who competes on the LIV Golf circuit – also included as the captain’s second pick, to make his fourth Ryder Cup appearance.
“Jon sets the standard for us. He is meticulous with what he does,” Donald said.
“He is first up and last out of the team room. He understands the history of the Ryder Cup and what it represents, following in the footsteps of some amazing Spanish players.”
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 15:44
Player guide to Team Europe
Europe’s confidence grows behind stalwarts Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood with Luke Donald confirming his six captain’s picks for Bethpage Black. Here’s a player-by-player guide:
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 15:12
Donald names his Ryder Cup captain’s picks
It means 11 of the victorious side in Rome will reassemble at Bethpage in New York with Rasmus Hoijgaard replacing his twin Nicolai as the only change.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 15:00
‘It’s quite nice to have the FedEx Cup champion in your team’
Donald excited about form players Rose and Fleetwood:
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Team Europe for 2025 Ryder Cup
Here they are in visual form:
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Hojgaard to make Ryder Cup debut
Hojgaard is indeed the only Ryder Cup rookie, having automatically qualified along with McIlroy, Fleetwood, MacIntyre, Rose and Hatton.
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 14:37
Team Europe for 2025 Ryder Cup
Just one change from the team which won so convincingly in Rome, then, as Rasmus Hojgaard replaces his twin brother Nicolai. It is essentially the same team, genetically speaking.
Rory McIlroyBob MacIntyreTommy FleetwoodJustin RoseRasmus HojgaardTyrrell HattonShane LowryJon Rahm Sepp Straka Viktor HovlandLudvig AbergMatt Fitzpatrick
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 14:30
Donald on Fitzpatrick’s form
“Nobody statistically been as good as Matt in the past few months. He’s playing tremendous golf right now, six top 10s in his late eight starts. It’s really impressive.”
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 14:27
Sixth captain’s pick: Matt Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick takes the final spot!
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 14:26
Aberg on his Rome experience
“Last team it was so short into my professional career. It was the first time I got to experience those things, be in the locker room with those legends. I definitely feel more experienced now.”
On playing with Hovland: “That [thrashing Scheffler and Koepka in Rome] was one of the highlights of my career so far, so if we get to pair up again it will be amazing.”
Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland embrace after winning their Ryder Cup foursomes match (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere1 September 2025 14:25
