Rasmus Hojgaard completes six computerized Team Europe qualifiers

By Ryder Cup Europe On August 24, 2025 17:03 UTC

Rasmus Højgaard has joined Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Robert MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose within the European workforce for the 2025 Ryder Cup, securing the ultimate computerized qualification spot in Luke Donald’s facet.

Højgaard sealed his spot after his tied thirteenth end within the last qualifying occasion, the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo.

The five-time DP World Tour winner will make his debut within the biennial contest after a qualification interval that included victory over McIlroy on the 2024 Amgen Irish Open, and an extra 10 high 20 finishes worldwide, together with runner up on the DP World Tour Championship, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA TOUR, and final week’s Danish Golf Championship.

Captain Donald mentioned: “There’s no question that finalising the automatic qualifiers is a major milestone in every Ryder Cup journey, and I’m delighted to welcome Rasmus to Team Europe.

“Rookies can bring an energy and excitement that inspires even the most experienced players, and having been part of the team behind the team in Rome, I have no doubt that Rasmus will be full of enthusiasm for the challenge of Bethpage Black.

“All six players have put in exceptional performances across the qualification period, and I look forward to each and every one of them being a part of the 2025 team.”

McIlroy was the primary participant to robotically qualify, sealing his place in Team Europe with the assistance of 4 victories inside the qualification interval, together with his well-known win on the Masters in April to seal the profession grand slam.

The World Number Two will make his eighth consecutive Ryder Cup look in New York, as probably the most skilled of the six computerized qualifiers. He has been a part of each version of golf’s best workforce contest since his debut in 2010 – and has been on the successful facet 5 occasions.

Rose and Fleetwood have been the following gamers to safe their locations in Captain’s Donald’s facet, with Major winner Rose formally securing his seventh Ryder Cup look by defeating J.J. Spaun in an exhilarating play-off to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship for his twelfth PGA TOUR title.

Since the qualification interval started final August, Fleetwood has recorded ten top-ten finishes worldwide, most just lately in back-to-back occasions within the US, ending tied third on the FedEx St. Jude Championship and tied fourth on the BMW Championship. The Englishman will make his fourth consecutive Ryder Cup look subsequent month.

MacIntyre and Hatton have been the ultimate gamers to safe their locations earlier than the qualification race got here right down to the final occasion.

MacIntyre sealed his spot after ending in second place behind World Number One Scottie Scheffler on the BMW Championship. The World Number Eight was additionally runner-up on the U.S. Open behind J.J. Spaun in June and a month later completed in a tie for seventh at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

The Scotsman loved a memorable debut for Team Europe in 2023, going undefeated as a rookie and incomes two and a half factors from three matches.

Hatton will make his fourth consecutive Ryder Cup look for Team Europe after making his debut in Paris in 2018.

Since the qualification interval started final August, the Englishman has recorded two victories on the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and Hero Dubai Desert Classic, along with a runner up end on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and a tied fourth end on the U.S. Open in June.

Captain Donald will full his 12-player workforce when he publicizes his six Captain’s Picks at 2pm (BST) on Monday September 1.

The Captain’s Picks Show can be broadcast reside on Sky Sports within the UK, Golf Channel within the US and on Ryder Cup Europe’s platforms worldwide.