Ryder Cup player capsules: Team Europe

A capsule look at the 12 Europeans who will look to bring the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic.
Shane Lowry, right, and Rory McIlroy of Europe during a practice round before the 2025 Ryder Cup. Pic: Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile

Shane Lowry, right, and Rory McIlroy of Europe during a practice round before the 2025 Ryder Cup. Pic: Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile

Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 - 06:24
Doug Ferguson

Rory McIlroy (36, WR 2)

Ryder Cup record: 16-13-4.

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