The anticipation is growing as the battle for the coveted spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man team for the forthcoming Europe Ryder Cup in Italy enters the final stage.Β This year’s European Masters, set against the magnificent backdrop of Crans-surSierre will be the arena in which the final two slots for automatic selections will be determined and then followed by the much-anticipated announcement of the six captain’s choices.
Β Some of the best players like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Tyrrell Hatton have already secured their slots through a rigorous year-long qualifying process.Β The tournament is set to begin in the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club located outside of Rome beginning in September. 29 to Oct. 1. The problem is: who will fill the remaining spots to face in the United States?
European Points List:Β
The European Points List presents a tough battle for third place following McIlroy as well as Rahm.Β Robert MacIntyre currently holds the advantage and has boosted his standing by securing a tie for fourth place in the Czech Masters.Β A win during the Swiss tournament could secure his first appearance in the tournament, however, there are 5 other competitors.
Yannik Paul from Germany, Adrian Meronk of Poland, Victor Perez of France, Rasmus Hojgaard of Denmark as well and Adrian Otaegui of Spain are all in the race to win.Β Paul is MacIntyre’s most likely contender and has a good chance to grab third place by winning, while others such as Meronk, Perez, Hojgaard, and Otaegui are aiming to win.
World Points List:Β
A head-to-head contest in the World Points List involves Tommy Fleetwood and 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick.Β The third spot between Hovland as well as Hatton is available as both Englishmen are ready.Β Although Fleetwood has a third-place finish at the top of this list, his involvement in the Golf Tour’s Tour Championship puts him in the mix.Β A better finish than seventh could permit Fitzpatrick to surpass Fleetwood.
Captain Picks
Β As pressure builds the captain’s picks of six are put to the test.Β The top contenders are Fleetwood, Fitzpatrick, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and Sepp Straka.Β There is speculation about the possibility that Swedish debutant Ludvig Aberg who became a pro in June, could be able to get a spot in Donald’s pick.Β If there is a choice, Adrian Meronk is a possible favorite due to his win in the Italian Open and two wins on the European tour this year.
Final:Β
The Europe Ryder Cup lineup is getting closer to completion and this year’s European Masters serve as the stage to finalize the captain’s choices.Β Golf fans eagerly await the announcement, competition is intense, with golfers hoping to take advantage of the chance to represent their country and play their opponents from the United States in a thrilling match.
