Last week U.S. captain Zach Johnson locked in his 12-player roster for the upcoming 2023 Ryder Cup, and on Monday morning European captain Luke Donald did the same.
After the conclusion of the 2023 Omega European Masters the six automatic qualifiers – three from a world points list and three from a European points list – for Team Europe that are bound for Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Spain were confirmed. Donald then made his six captain’s picks, including a pair of surprise rookies.
Of the 12 players on the roster, four will make their debut in the biennial event against the Americans, who haven’t won on foreign soil since 1993.
Get to know all 12 players and the captains who will represent Team Europe in the 44th playing of the Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates on the 6th green during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 28, 2018, in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Age: 34
World Ranking: 2
Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Ryder Cup record: 12-12-4
Europe golfer Jon Rahm celebrates winning the Ryder Cup Sunday after singles matches at Le Golf National. (Photo: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 28
World Ranking: 3
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
Ryder Cup record: 4-3-1
Robert MacIntyre celebrates a par putt on the 13th green during Day Four of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 16, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Age: 27
World Ranking: 54
Ryder Cup appearances: Debut
Viktor Hovland celebrates during Saturday Afternoon Fourball Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021, in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Age: 25
World Ranking: 4
Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2021, 2023)
Ryder Cup record: 0-3-2
Tyrrell Hatton reacts to his putt on the 18th green during day one foursome matches for the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. (Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports)
Age: 31
World Ranking: 13
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2018, 2021, 2023)
Ryder Cup record: 2-4-1
Matthew Fitzpatrick of Team Europe lines up a putt during Friday Morning Foursome Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 24, 2021, in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty…
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