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- Ryder Cup 2025 takes place September 23–28 at Bethpage Black, New York.
- Rory McIlroy is now a confirmed Team Europe lock after winning The Masters.
- Top 6 players in the European points list automatically qualify, with captain's picks to follow.
McIlroy Locks Spot as Team Europe Race Heats Up
After his historic Masters win in April, Rory McIlroy now leads the European points standings with a commanding margin of over 1,800 points, making him a near-certainty for Team Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Behind him, a mix of seasoned Ryder Cup veterans and rising stars are battling it out for the six automatic qualifying spots, with plenty of movement expected over the summer schedule.
This year has a total ranking points system based on their performances in the majors and the PGA and World Tour events across the season.
McIlroy's clear lead at the top of the ranking points means he doesn't feature in the market, with second place Tyrrell Hatton topping the odds at 1/3.
| Ryder Cup 2025 - Team Europe Qualification | Odds* | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Hatton | 1/3 | 75.0% |
| Rasmus Højgaard | 4/6 | 60.0% |
| Justin Rose | 1/1 | 50.0% |
| Shane Lowry | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Ludvig Åberg | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Thomas Detry | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Matt Wallace | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Niklas Norgaard | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Robert MacIntyre | 6/1 | 14.3% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
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Captain’s Picks and Wildcards in Play
After the top six earn automatic spots, Team Europe captain Luke Donald will make six captain’s picks, likely favouring a mix of experience, form, and match-play compatibility.
Names like Fleetwood, Lowry, MacIntyre, and Hovland remain firmly in contention despite currently sitting outside the top six.
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When and Where is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 44th Ryder Cup will take place from September 23–28, 2025, at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York, marking the first time the event has returned to U.S. soil since Whistling Straits in 2021.
Team Europe has not won in America since 2012 with the US winning in 2021 and 2016 in the last two American hosted events.
Europe will be looking to defend the trophy after their win in Rome in 2023, and with qualification now fully underway, attention turns to who will secure a place alongside team talisman Rory McIlroy.
| Ryder Cup 2025 Winner | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Team USA | 10/13 | 56.5% |
| Tie | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Europe | 5/4 | 44.4% |
