Alex Noren Named Final Vice Captain for Europe Ryder Cup Team

Alex Noren has been named as the fifth and final vice captain for Team Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28. Noren, a Swede and former Ryder Cup player who was instrumental in Europe's 2018 victory with a crucial 40-foot putt against Bryson DeChambeau, joins a vice captain team including Francesco and Edoardo Molinari, Thomas Bjørn, and José María Olazábal. Captain Luke Donald praised Noren's experience on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, emphasizing his humility and team-first attitude. Noren expressed surprise and honor at his appointment and highlighted the challenge of competing in front of a tough crowd in the United States, while noting the team's familiarity with American courses and fans. His Scandinavian background is expected to create synergy with players like Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, and Rasmus Højgaard. Noren's role will focus on bringing knowledge, a positive attitude, and support to the team room as Europe aims to retain the Ryder Cup title.