The Europeans are nearly running it back.
Luke Donald, who led Europe to a resounding victory two years ago in Rome, not only returns as captain for the Sept. 26-28 matches at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, but he welcomes back 11 of his 12 players from the 2023 roster.
Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton and Rasmus Höjgaard were the automatic qualifiers, while Donald selected Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Åberg, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick and Jon Rahm. Only Höjgaard is new from 2023, as he replaced his twin, Nicolai.
Here is a closer look at each of the 12 European Ryder Cup team members (Meet the U.S. team):
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Rory McIlroy
It has been an incredible year for Rory McIlroy, and the only way for him to finish it on a high note is with another Ryder Cup victory as part of the European team.
Rory McIlroy
- Age: 36
- Home country: Northern Ireland
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 8 (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 16-13-4
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 1st
- OWGR rank: 2nd
- Data Golf rank: 2nd
- Wins in 2025: 3 (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, The Players, Masters)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Robert MacIntyre
Robert MacIntyre already won his country's national open this year at the Scottish Open. A repeat at the Ryder Cup would be the icing on the cake.
Robert MacIntyre
- Age: 29
- Home country: Scotland
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 2-0-1
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 2nd
- OWGR rank: 9th
- Data Golf rank: 20th
- Wins in 2025: 0 (Runners-up at U.S. Open and BMW Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood's roller coaster 2025 featured his first PGA Tour win at the Tour Championship. Winning at the Ryder Cup, though, is old hat for Fleetwood.
Tommy Fleetwood
- Age: 34
- Home country: England
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 7-3-2
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 3rd
- OWGR rank: 6th
- Data Golf rank: 3rd
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Tour Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Justin Rose
Justin Rose is ready for his seventh go-round for the European Ryder Cup team, and he seems to only get better with age.
Justin Rose
- Age: 45
- Home country: England
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (2008, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 14-9-3
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 4th
- OWGR rank: 14th
- Data Golf rank: 53rd
- Wins in 2025: 1 (FedEx St. Jude Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Rasmus Hojgaard
Rasmus Hojgaard may be the European team's only rookie at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but he knows what he is facing at Bethpage Black.
Rasmus Højgaard
- Age: 24
- Home country: Denmark
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie
- Career Ryder Cup record: N/A
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 5th
- OWGR rank: 57th
- Data Golf rank: 50th
- Wins in 2025: 0 (Runners-up at Danish Championship and Omega European Masters)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton remains a fixture on the European Ryder Cup team and hopes to secure a third victory in four tries.
Tyrrell Hatton
- Age: 33
- Home country: England
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 5-4-2
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 6th
- OWGR rank: 25th
- Data Golf rank: 32nd
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Hero Dubai Desert Classic)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry is one of the world's best golfers, someone who "thrives in the biggest stages" and "understands team above everything else." The 38-year-old is excited to bring "infectious energy" to Team Europe next week.
Shane Lowry
- Age: 38
- Home country: Ireland
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 2-3-1
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 7th
- OWGR rank: 24th
- Data Golf rank: 39th
- Wins in 2025: 0 (Runners-up at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Truist Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Sepp Straka
Sepp Straka met his goal of earning his way back onto the European Ryder Cup team. Now, it's time to let his play do the talking.
Sepp Straka
- Age: 32
- Home country: Austria
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 1-2
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 8th
- OWGR rank: 15th
- Data Golf rank: 36th
- Wins in 2025: 2 (American Express, Truist Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Ludvig Åberg
Despite his age Ludvig Åberg is no stranger to the biggest stages in golf as he prepares for his second go-round with the European Ryder Cup team.
Ludvig Åberg
- Age: 25
- Home country: Sweden
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 2-2
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 9th
- OWGR rank: 16th
- Data Golf rank: 15th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Genesis Invitational)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland has worked through some struggles in the last year, but if previous Ryder Cups are any indication, he will be ready for Bethpage Black.
Viktor Hovland
- Age: 28
- Home country: Norway
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 3-4-3
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 10th
- OWGR rank: 11th
- Data Golf rank: 14th
- Wins in 2025: 1 (Valspar Championship)
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Matt Fitzpatrick
Remarkable consistency is how some people would describe Matt Fitzpatrick's game, and he's ready to bring his "complete game" to the table for Team Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Matt Fitzpatrick
- Age: 31
- Home country: England
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2016, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 1-7
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 11th
- OWGR rank: 29th
- Data Golf rank: 8th
- Wins in 2025: 0
Ryder Cup Spotlight: Jon Rahm
No one can question Jon Rahm's credentials as one of the best golfers in the world. That's helpful for the European Ryder Cup team.
Jon Rahm
- Age: 30
- Home country: Spain
- No. of Ryder Cup appearances: 4 (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025)
- Career Ryder Cup record: 6-3-3
- Final European Ryder Cup points rank: 24th
- OWGR rank: 73rd
- Data Golf rank: 4th
- Wins in 2025: 0 (Four runners-up on LIV)