Overview

• Shane Lowry said he only learned this week that the Tour Championship carries no European qualifying points, leaving him likely to require one of Luke Donald’s six picks.
• Rasmus Hojgaard, inside the British Masters cut and trailing Lowry by fewer than 14 points, is positioned to overtake him for an automatic spot, according to Reuters.
• Donald signaled significant continuity from Europe’s 2023 winning team but described late surges as a good headache as he prepares his discretionary selections.
• Harry Hall’s case gained visibility through elite putting stats and public backing from Sir Nick Faldo, with Donald confirming Hall is on the radar.
• Paul McGinley and Rory McIlroy pushed back on talk that Hall was being overlooked, with McGinley saying Donald has been in regular contact as picks near.