TEAM EUROPE IS SET - SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2025

02/09/2025 5 min
TEAM EUROPE IS SET - SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2025

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On September 2nd, Captain Luke Donald finalized his 12-man European Ryder Cup roster with six captain's picks, setting the stage for the showdown at Bethpage Black.RYDER CUP ROSTER REVEALCaptain Luke Donald rounds out his squad for Bethpage Black, adding major firepower with Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg. The picks create a formidable European team, blending veteran experience with explosive young talent.Jon Rahm: "I did not think I was going to be as emotional as I feel right now being picked."In a fascinating twist, Rasmus Hojgaard makes the team as an automatic qualifier, replacing his twin brother Nicolai who was a captain's pick on the victorious 2023 team.AROUND THE TOURSWhile Europe celebrates, the U.S. side sees heartbreak as Maverick McNealy is left off the team. Meanwhile, European pick Viktor Hovland goes viral with an incredible hole-in-one on a punched green at his home club.Maverick McNealy on being snubbed: "...to come so close to, and fall just short of, making the Ryder Cup team...hurts."Hovland's ace was captured on video, complete with his now-famous "NUCLR" celebration, proving he can find the bottom of the cup on any surface.TIGER WATCHThe golf world is on high alert as Tiger Woods is expected to be seen swinging a club for the first time since his March Achilles surgery at his Nexus Cup event at Liberty National next week.This would mark a significant step in his recovery, with all eyes on his swing and physical condition.The "Tiger Watch" is officially on, as fans and media eagerly await the first glimpse of the 15-time major champion's return to action.Quick HitsJeeno Thitikul's positive outlook after loss • Maverick McNealy expecting first child in November • Shane Lowry says the Ryder Cup has been at the "forefront of my mind" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.