Luke Donald evaluates European Ryder Cup team after McIlroy's latest win

news.yahoo.com February 3, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Luke Donald, the European Ryder Cup captain, is assessing potential team members after Rory McIlroy's recent victory at the AT&T Pro-Am. Other strong performances from Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Sepp Straka are shaping the qualification landscape. The top six players will qualify automatically by the end of August, with Donald selecting six wildcards. Currently, McIlroy leads the standings, followed by Tyrrell Hatton and Rasmus Hojgaard. Viktor Hovland, despite being in the top 10, is struggling with his swing and may not make the team. Donald is also considering players like Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood, who are expected to be key contributors. Hovland's recent performance has raised concerns, as he tied for 22nd at Pebble Beach after a promising start.


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