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Ryder Cup Captains Diverge on LIV Golfers as Rahm and Hatton Await Eligibility Rulings

Luke Donald emphasizes merit-based selection with no assurances, while Keegan Bradley signals openness to LIV players for the U.S. team.

Mar 20, 2025; Palm Harbor, Florida, USA; Luke Donald plays his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament at Innisbrook Resort. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images/File Photo
Golf - DP World Tour - BMW International Open - Munich Eichenried Golf Club, Munich, Germany - July 6, 2024 England's Luke Donald in action during the third round REUTERS/Lisa Leutner/File Photo
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Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald of England practices ahead of the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

Overview

  • European captain Luke Donald confirmed he has had no conversations with European Tour CEO Guy Kinnings about the eligibility of LIV-affiliated players Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
  • Donald reiterated that no player, including Rahm, has been given assurances of selection, stating that decisions will be based on performance, statistics, and other factors closer to the event.
  • Rahm and Hatton's Ryder Cup eligibility remains unresolved as their appeals against DP World Tour fines are still pending, creating uncertainty for the European team’s composition.
  • U.S. captain Keegan Bradley has openly welcomed LIV players such as Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, with DeChambeau making a strong case through recent performances.
  • The potential exclusion of Rahm and Hatton could significantly impact Europe’s competitive depth as the team prepares for the challenge at Bethpage Black.