Europe Names Six Captain's Picks for 2025 Ryder Cup

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has announced his six captain's picks for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, favoring experience with veterans like Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg, and Matt Fitzpatrick joining the squad. These selections, combined with six automatic qualifiers including Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton, form a largely settled team with only one newcomer, Rasmus Hojgaard, replacing his twin brother Nicolai. Rahm, despite ranking 24th in the European Ryder Cup standings, was chosen for his strong recent performances and Ryder Cup pedigree, with Donald praising his dedication and understanding of the event's history. Team Europe aims to defend their 16.5-11.5 victory from 2023 and seeks their first away win since 2012. Rahm expressed enthusiasm about competing in New York, noting the passionate local fans, while Donald highlighted Rahm's leadership and commitment. The Ryder Cup will take place from September 26-28, 2025, with former US President Donald Trump expected to attend the opening day.