Rory McIlroy turned the primary participant to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the staff introduced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive look within the biennial occasion.
McIlroy sealed his spot by way of the European Factors Checklist, a qualification pathway based mostly on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned occasions, because the Northern Irishman has loved 4 victories to this point since final August.
The 35-year-old accomplished a long-sought profession Grand Slam at Augusta Nationwide in April, on high of victories on the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Seaside Professional-Am, and The Gamers Championship.
A top-20 end on the U.S. Open over the weekend was sufficient to mathematically assure his place on the staff.
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The 2025 Ryder Cup can be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to spherical out his 12-man squad later this 12 months by way of six automated qualifiers and 6 captain’s picks.
“It’s at all times an enormous honour to symbolize Europe within the Ryder Cup, so it means a terrific deal to have certified for my eighth in a row and to be a part of Luke’s staff once more at Bethpage,” McIlroy stated.
“Successful a Ryder Cup away from dwelling is likely one of the greatest challenges there’s in golf. We all know it’s going to be powerful in New York, however we’re all trying ahead to that problem in September and the chance to probably do one thing particular.”
McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, serving to Europe to 5 victories in seven appearances.