Ryder Cup 2025: Luke Donald pulls no surprises with his captain's picks - as it happened

The 2025 European Ryder Cup team has been unveiled.

Skipper Luke Donald pulled no surprises with his six captain's picks.

The former World No.1 has retained the core of the side that defeated the U.S. by five points in Rome two years ago.

Donald will have 11 out of the 12 golfers that completed the Italian job at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club.

The only change to the team sees Rasmus Hojgaard replacing his twin brother Nicolai in the line-up.

Rasmus qualified on merit for the 2025 matches whilst Nicolai was one of Donald's six wildcards last time.

Donald will take an extremely experienced and settled team to Bethpage Black over 26-28 September.

Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matthew Fitzpatrick were Donald's selections.

They join Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton and the aforementioned Hojgaard.

"There is a lot of continuity from Rome, that is a bit unusual, but shows how good they are," said Donald on Sky Sports.

"But while there is continuity, this is a different animal to play away in America. We know how difficult it is. I have looked at lots of different angles to try to prepare us for the challenge ahead.

"It is about implementing new techniques. I am aware we have lost three of the past four away Ryder Cups by significant margins.

"I have tried everything I can to give my team the best opportunity."

Donald's United States counterpart, Keegan Bradley, announced his selections last week at the PGA of America's headquarters in Texas.

Bradley opted not to pick himself in a strong home side.

The 39-year-old revealed Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Sam Burns, Cameron Young and Ben Griffin will represent Team USA.

They joined Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Bryson DeChambeau, Russell Henley and Harris English.

2025 European Ryder Cup team
Rory McIlroy
Robert MacIntyre
Tommy Fleetwood
Justin Rose
Rasmus Højgaard
Tyrrell Hatton
Shane Lowry
Viktor Hovland
Jon Rahm
Sepp Straka
Ludvig Aberg
Matthew Fitzpatrick

Ben Smith

01 Sep 2025

12:46

Justin Rose surprised Keegan Bradley left his decision so late

Justin Rose is widely expected to take over the reins from Luke Donald for the 2027 matches.

The Englishman will be 47 when the Ryder Cup heads to Adare Manor in Ireland and, given his dedication to the sport, you wouldn't bet against the former US Open champion making another run at the team.

Rose has already dodged the question over whether he would entertain taking on the duel role. Likewise Rory McIlroy.

Rose has admitted, though, that he was a tad surprised it took Bradley so long to confirm whether or not he was going to play.

12:35

Breaking news: Sepp Straka expected to be picked

Sepp Straka has been dealing with a 'personal matter' in recent weeks.

The Austrian, 32, withdrew prior to the start of the second leg of the PGA Tour's play-offs.

His manager requested the golfer be given privacy as he dealt with the family issue.

Straka returned at the Tour Championship and finished dead last in the 30-man field.

He was one of two players that ended the PGA Tour's finale over par.

Our Keith Jackson has been told by his sources, though, that Straka will be in the team.

That's bad news for the likes of Matt Wallace, Marco Penge and Harry Hall.

12:21

No Sergio Garcia?

LIV Golf recruit Sergio Garcia got his membership back with the DP World Tour last November in an attempt to make his 13th appearance at the Ryder Cup.

It doesn't look like the former Masters champion has done enough, though, to warrant a captain's pick from Luke Donald.

Garcia was scheduled to take part in the forthcoming Irish Open, but his name has disappeared from the entry list.

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Hello

And welcome to today's live page.

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will announce his six captain's picks in just under two hours.

The Englishman is expected to retain the core of the side that beat the U.S. two years ago in Rome.

Could there be a shock inclusion though?!