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Rory McIlroy recently completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April.
Rory McIlroy has been part of five Ryder Cup victories. (AP Photo)
Rory McIlroy has become the first player to qualify for Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup, the team announced on Monday. The Masters champion is set to make his eighth consecutive appearance in the biennial event.
McIlroy secured his spot through the European Points List, a qualification pathway based on performances in DP World Tour and co-sanctioned events. The Northern Irishman has achieved four victories since last August.
The 35-year-old completed a long-sought career Grand Slam at Augusta National in April, in addition to 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 ensure his place on the team.
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at Bethpage Black in New York from September 26–28, with European captain Luke Donald set to finalise 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,” said McIlroy.
“Winning a Ryder Cup away from home is one of the biggest challenges in golf. We know it will 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.
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