Rory McIlroy grew to become the primary participant to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the workforce introduced Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive look within the biennial occasion.
McIlroy sealed his spot via the European factors checklist, a qualification pathway primarily based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned occasions, because the Northern Irishman has loved 4 victories 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 Seashore 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 workforce.
The 2025 Ryder Cup can be held at Bethpage Black in New York throughout Sept. 26-28, with European captain Luke Donald set to spherical out his 12-man squad later this 12 months via six computerized qualifiers and 6 captain’s picks.
“It is all the time an enormous honor to signify Europe within the Ryder Cup, so it means an incredible deal to have certified for my eighth in a row and to be a part of Luke’s workforce once more at Bethpage,” McIlroy stated.
“Successful a Ryder Cup away from dwelling is likely one of the largest challenges there’s in golf. We all know it will be powerful in New York, however we’re all trying ahead to that problem in September and the chance to doubtlessly 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.
