Overview
- European captain Luke Donald confirmed a near‑unchanged squad from Rome, retaining 11 of the 12 players who won in 2023.
- Rory McIlroy urged teammates to study Novak Djokovic’s approach to partisan crowds as Europe prepares for Bethpage Black.
- McIlroy’s group was put on the clock twice at the Irish Open, prompting him to criticize officials for a lack of “common sense.”
- Sergio Garcia withdrew from the Irish Open after missing out on selection, as McIlroy backed Donald’s choices as the right 12.
- Ryder Cup stalwarts Ian Poulter and Sir Nick Faldo advised Europe to embrace the New York atmosphere and use the intensity as fuel.