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Rory McIlroy won The Masters for the second consecutive year by a one-stroke margin at Augusta National, beating Scottie Scheffler. Luke Donald praised him on social media, saying he’s the best European golfer of all time and that tying Seve Ballesteros with two green jackets would mean a lot, while Justin Rose also congratulated him as Scheffler finished runner-up.
Europe confirms Luke Donald will captain the Ryder Cup for a third straight time, reinforcing their momentum and home-field advantage in Ireland; attention shifts to the U.S., where captaining remains unsettled after Tiger Woods reportedly declined the 2025 offer and Keegan Bradley’s struggles, with Brandt Snedeker viewed as a potential 2027 choice. The Americans face an uphill path in a Ryder Cup era where Europe has controlled momentum and seems poised to extend its success into the 2027 event.
Luke Donald will captain Europe for a third consecutive Ryder Cup, aiming to become the first to win three in a row, with the 2027 edition set for Adare Manor in Ireland (Sept 17-19). His reappointment follows Europe’s 2023 Rome and 2025 New York victories, and continuity within the team is emphasized, though Jon Rahm’s status amid LIV/DP World Tour tensions could affect the lineup.
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black saw Europe retain the title with a 15-13 victory, highlighted by European captain Luke Donald's exceptional leadership, Tommy Fleetwood's impressive performance, and Rory McIlroy's resilience amidst hostile crowd behavior.
European captain Luke Donald clarified that his comments about playing for 'something money can't buy' at the Ryder Cup were not directed at the U.S. team, amid ongoing discussions about prize money and team motivations, emphasizing pride and legacy over monetary rewards.
During the Ryder Cup opening ceremony, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley made a notable mistake by referencing Justin Rose instead of Justin Leonard when recalling a 1999 match, highlighting the pressure and nerves of the event held in New York. Meanwhile, European captain Luke Donald delivered a confident speech, subtly criticizing the American team for being paid, setting a competitive tone for the tournament.
European captain Luke Donald emphasized that the Ryder Cup is driven by pride, brotherhood, and legacy, contrasting with the American team, who are receiving stipends for the first time in history, sparking debate over the tournament's ethos and the significance of prize money.
The Ryder Cup opening ceremony has been moved to Wednesday at 4 p.m. due to forecasted bad weather, with tickets for Thursday's practice round valid on both days, and key pairings announced on Thursday.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald announced his team picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, selecting six players including Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry, with only one change from the 2023 team, emphasizing experience and recent form.
Europe's Ryder Cup team, led by captain Luke Donald, has finalized its roster with six at-large picks, including Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, and Viktor Hovland, aiming to end a long drought of away wins in the United States, with the team set to compete at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has finalized an almost identical team to the 2023 victory, with 11 returning players and Rasmus Hojgaard as the new addition, preparing for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black in New York, where the Europeans aim to improve on recent US dominance.
Luke Donald has announced his six Captain's Picks for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York, completing the European team alongside six automatic qualifiers, with a mix of experienced players and rookies, aiming to retain the title at Bethpage Black from September 26-28.
Adrian Meronk, a Polish golfer, expressed shock and disappointment after being snubbed for a captain's pick for the European Ryder Cup team. Despite his strong performances and three national open wins in the past year, Meronk did not make the cut. While he initially felt anger and sadness, he is now using the snub as motivation to continue improving his game. Meronk plans to focus more on European tour events in the future to earn automatic qualification. Meanwhile, Shane Lowry, who has struggled with form, received a pick and defended his selection, stating that the captain knows best.
Team Europe captain Luke Donald has finalized his Ryder Cup squad, including his six captain's picks: Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Nicolai Hojgaard, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Sepp Straka. The team will face off against the United States at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome later this month.