Luke Donald reveals six European captain's picks for 2025 Ryder Cup

Luke Donald has revealed who he has selected for his captain's picks ahead of Europe facing the United States in the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Last week, his US counterpart Keegan Bradley announced his own selections, omitting himself when he had put himself into contention to be the first playing captain since the 1960s.

Veteran Englishman Donald was never in such a position and there were few surprises as he confirmed his picks for the event at Bethpage Black later this month.

Former Open champion Shane Lowry was revealed to be the first selection, followed by ex-world number one Jon Rahm.

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Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg could join forces once again after the Scandinavian pair were each picked by Donald.

The team is completed by Sepp Straka and Matt Fitzpatrick, meaning that there is just one change to the team that won the 2023 edition.

Rasmus Hojgaard was an automatic pick from the qualification process and he replaces his brother Nicolai Hojgaard.

Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton were also the beneficiaries of securing enough Ryder Cup points to qualify automatically.