Golf fans, get ready - golf’s most electrifying showdown is shaping up nicely! The 2025 Ryder Cup squads are now in, and they’ve brought both continuity and fresh fire for the upcoming clash at Bethpage Black, New York, September 26-28.
Team Europe: One Change, Familiar Faces
Captain Luke Donald has leaned into loyalty, keeping 11 of the 12 players from Europe’s triumphant 2023 squad intact - swapping just one Højgaard for another. Veteran camaraderie remains at the heart of the strategy.
Captain: Luke Donald - returning after leading Europe to victory in Rome (2023), and the first European captain to serve back-to-back since 1993.
Vice-Captains: Thomas Bjørn, Edoardo Molinari, José María Olazábal, Francesco Molinari.
Automatic Qualifiers:
-
Rory McIlroy
-
Robert MacIntyre
-
Tommy Fleetwood
-
Justin Rose
-
Rasmus Højgaard (rookie, replacing twin Nicolai)
-
Tyrrell Hatton
Captain’s Picks:
-
Shane Lowry
-
Jon Rahm
-
Sepp Straka
-
Viktor Hovland
-
Ludvig Aberg
-
Matt Fitzpatrick
Team USA: Blended Experience with Exciting Debuts
Captain Keegan Bradley, who boldly chose not to select himself despite being eligible, has named a strong, diverse team blending Ryder Cup veterans with rising stars.
Captain: Keegan Bradley - the youngest U.S. captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963.
Vice-Captains: Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Jim Furyk, Gary Woodland.
Automatic Qualifiers:
-
Scottie Scheffler
-
J.J. Spaun (rookie)
-
Xander Schauffele
-
Russell Henley (rookie)
-
Harris English
-
Bryson DeChambeau
Captain’s Picks:
-
Justin Thomas
-
Collin Morikawa
-
Patrick Cantlay
-
Sam Burns
-
Cameron Young
-
Ben Griffin
What Makes This Grand?
-
Continuity and chemistry define Europe’s approach: only one change from the 2023 winners, reinforcing trusted partnerships and the leadership of Luke Donald.
-
USA blends firepower and fresh faces: veterans like Thomas and Morikawa provide stability, while rookies like Cameron Young and Ben Griffin inject youth and local appeal. Bradley’s decision not to play signals total trust in his squad.
-
High stakes at Bethpage Black: one of the toughest, most boisterous venues in golf. Europe hasn’t won on U.S. soil since 2012 - adding to the tension.
This isn’t just golf. It’s a battle of loyalty versus fresh energy, played out on Bethpage’s punishing fairways, with roaring crowds ready to make the 2025 Ryder Cup one for the ages.
