Rory McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe Ryder Cup team

Rory McIlroy takes one of six automatic qualification spots

SPOT SECURED: Rory McIlroy has secured his spot in the 2025 Ryder Cup for Team Europe.

Rory McIlroy is the first player to automatically qualify for Team Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup and set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the competition.

The Masters champion is the first member of captain Luke Donald's teams for this year's edition of the Ryder Cup, which will take place at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26-28.