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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy secures qualification for Ryder Cup after top-20 US Open finish
Rory McIlroy has qualified for the 2025 Ryder Cup after last weekend's US Open in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The European side will hope to retain their Ryder Cup title from 2023 and claim their first Ryder Cup on US soil since 2011. The Holywood native can now finish no lower than sixth in the order of merit, meaning he will be part of Luke Donald's squad in New York this September. This came despite a seven-over-par showing at the major which landed him a tie for 19th place. Offaly's Shane Lowry remains one of the six players in contention, dropping from second to third after Tyrell Hatton's tie for fourth place last weekend. Robert MacIntyre enters the fray after placing second in Oakmont, while Austria's Sepp Straka and Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark round out the European squad at the time of writing. Tommy Fleetwood, Ludwig Åberg and Justin Rose lie best-placed of the chasing contingent to sneak into the squad before the cut off in August. Surprise US Open winner JJ Spaun also put himself in contention after winning his first major, placing above Bryson DeChambeau for the US team. Spaun took the US Open title in some style on a rain-soaked Sunday in Oakmont, sinking a 64-putt birdie - the longest of the tournament - to win with a shot to spare. He and DeChambeau lie third and fourth respectively for the American side, with Scottie Scheffler already having qualified. Xander Schauffele is second currently for the US, while Justin Thomas and Collin Morikawa are on the fringes. This may yet change for both teams, with the Open Championship yet to come in Antrim next month, which may shake up the order.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rory McIlroy Gets Big Career News After US Open
Rory McIlroy Gets Big Career News After US Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy battled through a turbulent week at Oakmont Country Club, closing his U.S. Open campaign with a brilliant 3‑under 67 on Sunday. Advertisement After opening rounds of 74, 72 and 74, McIlroy's late surge vaulted him into a tie for 19th at 7‑over par (287) with his lowest single‑round tally of the championship and his 10th career round of 67 or better at the U.S. Open. Though he fell short of contention, the Northern Irishman birdied three of his final five holes to finish on a high note. Less than 24 hours after the final putt dropped, McIlroy secured another milestone. He became the first player to earn an automatic spot on Team Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the U.S. Open.© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images By virtue of his four victories since the European points list opened last August, including the 2025 Masters, and a string of top‑10 finishes, McIlroy clinched one of six automatic spots with two months to spare. His qualification guarantees him an eighth straight Ryder Cup appearance. Advertisement Reflecting on the achievement, McIlroy said, 'It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage." "Rome was such an incredible week with the environment Luke created, and I can't wait to be back in the team room." "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special'. Team Europe captain Luke Donald added, 'Rory has once again been in superb form this year and I'm really pleased to welcome him to Team Europe as our first automatic qualifier for Bethpage." Advertisement The Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 26-28. Team Europe will hope to defend the title it won in 2023. Related: PGA Tour Had No Words for Scottie Scheffler and Son Bennett Moment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rory McIlroy becomes first player to automatically qualify for 2025 European Ryder Cup team
One of the stalwarts of the European Ryder Cup team is officially locked in for the 2025 competition at Bethpage Black. Rory McIlroy, the No. 2 golfer in the world and Masters champion, became the first golfer to automatically earn a spot for captain Luke Donald's Team Europe, it was announced Monday. He will make his eighth consecutive Ryder Cup appearance at the biennial competition, scheduled Sept. 26-28 in New York. Advertisement McIlroy locked up his spot with two months of the qualification period left thanks to four wins since the European points list began last August. "It's always a huge honor to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. 'Rome was such an incredible week with the environment Luke created, and I can't wait to be back in the team room. Team Europe golfer Rory McIlroy celebrates with captain Luke Donald after beating Sam Burns during the final day of the 44th Ryder Cup golf competition at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. 'Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special.' Advertisement McIlroy, 36, has won 18 points in his seven Ryder Cup appearances. The automatic qualification period for Team Europe ends Sunday, Aug. 24. The top-six players on the European rankings at the conclusion of the Betfred British Masters will secure their spots automatically on Donald's 12-man team for the 2025 Ryder Cup, with Donald's captain's picks coming Monday, Sept. 1. 'Rory has once again been in superb form this year and I'm really pleased to welcome him to Team Europe as our first automatic qualifier for Bethpage," Donald said. "Clearly it is great to have the reigning Masters champion on your team, but Rory also has a wealth of Ryder Cup experience, and that is going to be important for us as we know how tough the challenge is going to be in New York." As it stands now, the other automatic qualifiers for Team Europe would be Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Robert MacIntyre, Sepp Straka and Rasmus Hojgaard. Advertisement 'I'm now looking forward to seeing how the other players perform over the next two months and seeing who joins Rory in the other automatic qualification spots," Donald said. Two weeks ago, Scottie Scheffler became the first automatic qualifier for Team USA. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Ryder Cup 2025: Rory McIlroy becomes first qualifier for Team Europe
CNA
4 days ago
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- CNA
McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event. McIlroy sealed his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events, as the Northern Irishman has enjoyed four victories so far since last August. The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, on top of victories at the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and The Players Championship. A top-20 finish at the U.S. Open over the weekend was enough to mathematically guarantee his place on the team. The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to round out his 12-man squad later this year through six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. "It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special." McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, helping Europe to five victories in seven appearances.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
McIlroy first to qualify for Team Europe at Ryder Cup
June 16 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy became the first player to qualify for Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday, with the Masters champion set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event. McIlroy sealed his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events, as the Northern Irishman has enjoyed four victories so far since last August. The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, on top of victories at the Dubai DP World Tour Championship in November, the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, and The Players Championship. A top-20 finish at the U.S. Open over the weekend was enough to mathematically guarantee his place on the team. The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to round out his 12-man squad later this year through six automatic qualifiers and six captain's picks. "It's always a huge honour to represent Europe in the Ryder Cup, so it means a great deal to have qualified for my eighth in a row and to be part of Luke's team again at Bethpage," McIlroy said. "Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges there is in golf. We know it is going to be tough in New York, but we are all looking forward to that challenge in September and the opportunity to potentially do something special." McIlroy has been a Ryder Cup mainstay since his debut in 2010, helping Europe to five victories in seven appearances.
