Golf | Europe name Ryder Cup squad
What do you think of the squad announcement? Europe will field their most consistent Ryder Cup team in history for this month’s contest, with only one change from the side that triumphed over the United States in 2023. Author | Liam C Rasmus Hojgaard is the sole newcomer, taking the place of his twin brother Nicolai after securing his spot through the ranking system. When captain Luke Donald revealed his six wildcard selections on Monday, he opted for experience ahead of the away match at Bethpage Black in New York, scheduled for 26-28 September. Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, all members of the 16½-11½ victory in Rome in 2023, were chosen by Donald. They will be joined by Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton, who earned automatic qualification. Is it unusual to have so much continuity? Since the Ryder Cup was opened to European players in 1979, there has never been s...