Alex Noren Misses Ryder Cup But Shines as Vice-Captain! 🇸🇪 Behind the Scenes Story”
Things don’t always go your way in golf, and for Alex Noren, missing out on the 2025 Ryder Cup was a tough pill to swallow. Despite a late-season comeback, the Swedish star fell short of earning a playing spot on Team Europe. 🇪🇺
But instead of dwelling on disappointment, Noren embraced a vice-captain role — gaining a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the team, the strategy, and what it takes to compete at the Ryder Cup.
💬 In this video, we break down:
• How Noren’s hamstring injury threatened his season and Ryder Cup chances 🩹
• His victories at the Belfred British Masters and BMW PGA Championship that reignited his form 🏆
• What it was like to step into a vice-captain and mentorship role 👔
• Insights from Luke Donald on why Noren was a perfect addition to the leadership team
• How Noren balanced supporting teammates while processing his personal setback
Alex’s story is one of resilience, humility, and leadership — showing that sometimes missing out can open a door to even bigger opportunities.
🔥 Watch till the end to see how Noren’s wisdom and guidance helped Team Europe thrive, even without swinging a club in the Ryder Cup!
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Things don’t always go your way in golf, and for Alex Norin, missing out on the 2025 RDER Cup was one of those moments. Despite a late season surge that saw him rediscover his best form, the Swedish star fell just short of earning a spot on team Europe. Yet, instead of letting disappointment take over, Norin chose a different path, stepping into a leadership role that gave him a unique view of the Ryder Cup from behind the scenes. During a pre-ournament press conference at the Bank of Utah Championship, Norin opened up about his experience. When asked if missing out on the RDER Cup team left unfinished business ahead of Beth Paige, the 41-year-old admitted he wasn’t bitter about the decision. I think since I knew I was going to be a vice captain right after Windham, I was in on some of the meetings, you know, trying to choose players. Noran revealed, “It’s not my decision in the end, but Luke Donald wanted our input, and the input was pretty clear that I hadn’t performed well enough by the deadline.” Noran made it clear that he understood Luke Donald selection process, saying, “I’ve been in the game long enough to understand that you pick players based on facts. I think he picked the right team. I was maybe third in line after.” Despite his impressive late season push, including victories at the Bet Fred British Masters and the BMW PGA Championship, Norin admitted that his resurgence came a little bit too late. His struggles earlier in the season were largely due to a serious hamstring injury, a 90% tendon tear that nearly sidelined him completely. The MRI showed 90% torn, only 10% intact, Norin said, explaining how he narrowly avoided surgery. The injury limited his tournament schedule and rhythm throughout the year. But the setbacks only fueled his comeback. I’ve had great results this last month, but came a little too late, Norin said. I didn’t show the form I needed earlier in the season. Too many bad tournaments in the middle, then way better in the last six starts. While the missed opportunity was bittersweet, Norin’s time as vice captain brought a new kind of fulfillment. He found joy in supporting the team, offering wisdom earned from years of experience. “It was interesting to be on the coaching side, even though my role wasn’t to coach,” he said. “I was just behind the scenes trying to get the team going.” Norin revealed that he learned about his role less than 2 months before the Rder Cup. Unsure of what was expected, he called Captain Luke Donald directly. I asked, “What do you want out of me?” And Luke said, “You’re going to be an extra set of eyes over a few players. Be of any service they need.” That guidance shaped his approach perfectly. Drawing from his own playing days, including his single Rder Cup appearance, Norin offered calm, thoughtful advice to those under pressure. “As a player, I can really understand what they’re going through,” he explained. “If they’re playing well, but liipping out a bunch of putts, you just have to stay with it. Sometimes small comments like that can help. Luke Donald praised Norin’s professionalism and energy, saying, “I love Alex’s demeanor, his work ethic, how he goes about things. He prepares as well as anyone when it comes to his golf, and that’s important.” Donald also highlighted Norin’s value to the team’s chemistry, especially his rapport with the Scandinavian players. “He brings a great balance to the leadership group,” Donald noted. Ultimately, Norin’s year may not have gone according to plan, but his contribution to Europe’s RDER Cup effort proved invaluable. From overcoming injury to embracing leadership, Alex Norin’s story is one of resilience, humility, and class. The mark of a true team player.
