News about Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm make European Ryder Cup team is a trending topic on United States Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Rory McIlroy, a Northern Irishman, and Jon Rahm, a Spaniard, have both been selected to represent the European team in this year's Ryder Cup. McIlroy is set to compete in his seventh consecutive Ryder Cup match, while Rahm will be taking part for the third time in a row. They both secured their spots in the team by earning points through the European qualifying system.
Here are some additional noteworthy details about the selection of Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm for the European Ryder Cup team:
- On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, it was confirmed that they will be part of the European team for the Ryder Cup.
- Currently, McIlroy is at the top of the European Points List, having finished in ninth place or better in his last seven competitions.
- Rahm, who is the top-ranked player in the world, is starting the FedEx Cup playoffs.
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition featuring teams from Europe and the United States. The event for this year will be held in Italy from September 29th to October 1st, 2023.