What 2023 European team could look like

I think those previous nine are pretty much set barring some unforeseen circumstance. As for the final three spots, Donald can get real creative with his picks.

Maybe he goes with the Twin Brothers Hojgaard, Rasmus and Nicolai. Both have already won multiple times on the DP World Tour at just 21 years old and would make for a fun pairing. Plus they finished T-27 at the Italian Open.

There’s the experienced route with the likes of Alex Noren (2-1-0 in 2018), Tommy Fleetwood (4-2-2 in two appearances) or Tyrrell Hatton (2-4-1 in two appearances). Potentially Danny Willett (who recently finished second at the Fortinet Championship but was just 0-3-0 in his lone Ryder Cup in 2016).

Other players who may have something to say in 11 months include Callum Shinkwin, Antoine Rozner, Victor Perez, Thomas Pieters, Soren Kjeldsen, Thomas Detry and Aaron Rai.

And then there are the LIV players. Do any of them get a shot? If so we’re looking at the likes of 2021 Euro team members Bernd Wiesberger and Paul Casey. Maybe Sam Horsfield gets a look. I’d be shocked if veterans Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia or Lee Westwood were considered.