European Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald Announces Team for US 2023

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European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has completed his team for the 2023 tournament in the US, selecting Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Sepp Straka. The team will defend the trophy in New York later this month, with 11 of the victorious side from Rome reassembling at Bethpage. The selection comes with Rasmus Hoijgaard replacing his twin Nicolai, the only change from the previous team.

Key Takeaways:

  • 11 of the victorious European team from Rome will reassemble at Bethpage in New York to defend the trophy, with Rasmus Hoijgaard replacing his twin Nicolai as the only change.
  • Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Sepp Straka were selected by captain Luke Donald to complete the team.
  • Rahm's selection was not in doubt due to his stature as a big occasion player and Donald's desire to include him, despite being on the LIV Golf tour.
  • Ludvig Aberg, a rookie in Rome, is set to be reunited with Viktor Hovland at the Bethpage course.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick has had struggles this season but turned things around at the US PGA Championship in May and has not looked back, with Donald praising his performance in the last two months.

Statistics:

  • 11 European team members from Rome will reassemble at Bethpage to defend the trophy.
  • Jon Rahm finishes 24th in the European team rankings due to his position on the LIV Golf tour.
  • Viktor Hovland scored more points than Rahm in Rome, with Hatton and Hovland being the only players to score more points.
  • Rahm has two top-10s in this year's majors.
  • 50% of the European Ryder Cup team will defend the trophy in the US later this month.

Sources:

  • European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, as quoted in the article.
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