Europe are Ryder Cup underdogs, claims Donald
Europe captain Luke Donald believes his side will be underdogs in next year's Ryder Cup, despite having not tasted defeat on home soil for 30 years.
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'We need to blood some new guys' - Home Ryder Cup ideal place to field rookies, says Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy feels a home Ryder Cup in Italy is the perfect stage for an overhaul of the European team. European stalwarts Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are unlikely to be eligible following their moves to LIV Golf. Ad McIlroy is set to line up alongside familiar faces Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, but there could be a host of rookies such as Robert MacIntrye, Rasmus Hojgaard and his brother Nicolai in the mix.
'I don't have many things on Tiger' - Luke Donald points to better Ryder Cup record than Woods
Luke Donald has spoken of his pride in having a better Ryder Cup record than the legendary Tiger Woods. Donald was a key figure in four Ryder Cup wins for Team Europe, and will look to mastermind victory in Rome next year after being handed the captaincy. Ad In four Ryder Cup appearances dating back to 2004, Donald won 10.5 points from a possible 15.
Rasmus Hojgaard leads Open de France after course record, Patrick Reed off the pace at Le Golf National
Rasmus Hojgaard gave a demonstration on why he is rated so highly with a blistering start to the Open de France, as LIV Golf’s Patrick Reed struggled at Le Golf National. Hojgaard and his twin brother Nicolai are viewed as future stars for Europe at the Ryder Cup, possibly as soon as next year, and playing alongside one of Luke Donald’s assistants, Thomas Bjorn, the youngster made a difficult track look simple. Ad The 21-year-old made 10 birdies to open up a two-stroke lead after the opening round.
'I get punched but I punch back' - Robert MacIntyre fighting for Ryder Cup spot after Italian Open win
Robert MacIntyre has said his main goal for 2023 is to make Team Europe’s Ryder Cup roster. The Scot ended a poor run of form — after admitting he was “down and out” earlier in the season — to beat US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in a play-off at the Italian Open. Ad MacIntyre’s victory came at the venue for next year’s Ryder Cup, the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, and the left-hander now has his sights trained on a place on Luke Donald’s team.
MacIntyre beats Fitzpatrick in playoff to capture Italian Open
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Bob MacIntyre might have just played his way onto Europe’s Ryder Cup team.
Rory McIlroy picks up the pace to claim lead ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick in Rome
Rory McIlroy produced a sprint finish in more ways than one to snatch the halfway lead from Ryder Cup team-mate Matt Fitzpatrick in the DS Automobiles Italian Open.
'It is a big motivation' - Francesco Molinari has sights trained on Ryder Cup spot in his native Italy
Francesco Molinari is motivated to secure a return to Team Europe’s Ryder Cup roster in his native Italy. Molinari has won the Ryder Cup on three occasions, in 2010, 2012 and 2018. His most impactful performance was in the latter, when he forged a brilliant partnership with Tommy Fleetwood at Le Golf National in Paris and secured five points.