MacIntyre and Hatton qualify for Team Europe

Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton have secured automatic qualification for Team Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup, taking place at Bethpage Black, New York, from September 26–28.

The pair join the already qualified Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood as Luke Donald’s team takes shape for the 45th edition of the biennial contest between Europe and the United States.

MacIntyre sealed his spot last night after finishing in second place behind World Number One Scottie Scheffler at the BMW Championship, the penultimate FedExCup Playoff event of the season on the PGA TOUR. The World Number Eight was also runner-up at the U.S. Open behind J.J. Spaun in June and a month later finished in a tie for seventh at The Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

Hatton will make his fourth consecutive Ryder Cup appearance for Team Europe. Since the qualification period began last August, the Englishman has recorded two victories at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and Hero Dubai Desert Classic, in addition to a runner up finish at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and a tied fourth finish at the U.S. Open in June.

Captain Luke Donald said: “Bob has put in some big performances on both sides of the Atlantic this season, and that fine form combined with his experience from 2023 will be invaluable in New York.

“Securing a fourth straight Ryder Cup place underlines what a consistent performer Tyrrell is, and we’ll once again welcome his passion and experience to Team Europe.”

MacIntyre enjoyed a memorable debut for Team Europe in 2023, going undefeated as a rookie and earning two and a half points from three matches as Europe secured a 16½-11½ victory in Rome. He will now be aiming for a first away victory in New York in September.

Hatton featured on winning sides in 2018 and 2023 - when he beat Brian Harman 3&2 in the Sunday single matches to stay undefeated for the week- and the 33-year-old will also be looking for a first away victory this year.

The automatic qualification period for Team Europe ends this Sunday, August 24. The top six players on the European Rankings at the conclusion of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo will secure their spots, with Donald then due to select his six Captain’s Picks on Monday September 1.

Shane Lowry occupies the final automatic qualification spot, however Rasmus Højgaard, currently eighth in the Rankings, is teeing it up at The Belfry this week and would overtake the Irishman if he earns 13.7 points or more. Højgaard will need to finish in a tie for 29th (with one other player only) or better if he is to join McIlroy, MacIntyre, Fleetwood, Rose and Hatton in Donald’s team