Sports are not always about winning. It shows how you can turn around after losing, and Team Europe is all set to turn the table around in 2023. The final team has been announced and looks more vital than ever.
The Ryder Cup 2023 Team Europe Profile combines new and experienced golfers. Team Captain Pádraig Harrington indeed believes in having a balanced team with both a young and professional team.
This article will feature the full squad list, including both golfers and captains and a brief career analysis of their careers.
The Ryder Cup 2023: Team Europe Profile – Full Squad
1. Paul Casey
| Full name | Paul Alexander Casey |
| Born | July 21, 1977 |
| Place of Birth | Cheltenham, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 45 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2000 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2018, and 2020 |
| Total Money | $36,620,072 |
The forty-five-year-old English golfer has so far appeared in five Ryder Cups and has a decent record in the tournament. Casey started off his career modestly and improved during the early 200s, earning him a position in the Ryder Cup.
However, Casey lost the charm for some time, but he did not quit. In 2018, at 41, he re-entered the Ryder Cup. Casey seems to be a lucky charm for Team Europe as they have won three out of five Ryder Cups that Casey has played.
Over two decades, Casey has made more than two hundred cuts and achieved sixteen international victories. He has finished sixty-nine times in the top 10 positions.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 4 – 7 – 5 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 234 | 69 | 62 |
2. Matt Fitzpatrick
| Full name | Matthew Thomas Fitzpatrick |
| Born | September 01, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Sheffield, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 28 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2014 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2016, 2020 |
| Total Money | $14,305,208 |
Fitzpatrick won the 2013 U.S. Amateur Championship, and all eyes fell on him. A year later, Fitzpatrick made his professional debut. Fitzpatrick showed good promises and was picked for the 2016 Ryder Cup.
From his two appearances, his stats in the tournaments looks like this 0 – 5 – 0. Fitzpatrick has been playing like a good player, but he could not win a major championship. Fitzpatrick finally won his major championship in June 2022. He won the U.S. Open in the same venue where he had won the Amateur championship.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 0 – 5 – 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 86 | 25 | 64 |
3. Tommy Fleetwood
| Full name | Thomas Paul Fleetwood |
| Born | January 19, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Southampton, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 5 ft, 11 in |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2010 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2018, 2020 |
| Total Money | $14,299,219 |
Fleetwood plays on the PGA and European tour and has won the European tour six times so far. He was born in 1991 in Southampton, England. He had his pro debut only at the age of 19. He represented Team Europe in 2018 and 2020.
With seven international victories, he has established himself as a top golfer despite not winning a PGA tour yet. Team Europe definitely has high hopes regarding Fleetwood. He has performed well in the previous two editions of the Ryder Cup. Hopefully, he will do better this time.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 4 – 2 – 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 25 | 62 |
4. Sergio Garcia
| Full name | Sergio García Fernández |
| Born | January 09, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Castellon, Sapin |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Age | 42 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Weight | 180 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 1999 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 1999, 2002, 04, 06, 08, 2012, 14, 16, 18, and 2020 |
| Total Money | $54,433,395 |
Sergio Garcia is an experienced campaigner. So far he has appeared in ten Ryder Cups. He has missed only two Ryder Cups since his pro debut in 1999. With 11 PGA tour and 20 international victories, Sergio will begin the Ryder Cup as one of the most accomplished golfers.
The Spanish golfer has spent much of his career as a top ten player in the World ranking. Over the last two decades, he has been in the top ten positions for about 450 weeks. He reached his career-best ranking- second position in 2008 after winning the HSBC Championship.
Garcia’s strength and accuracy have always helped him stand out in the crowd. He has earned more than $50 million in his career. Team Europe can rely on him regarding performance and sharing experiences with other young team members.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 25 – 13 – 7 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 332 | 110 | 61 |
5. Tyrrell Hatton
| Full name | Tyrrell Glen Hatton |
| Born | October 14, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 31 |
| Height | 5 ft, 9 in |
| Weight | 161 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2011 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2018, 2020 |
| Total Money | $13,370,725 |
Tyrell Hatton is one of the top European golfers at present. He debuted professionally in 2011 and has already won the European tour six times, including four Rolex Series events. Hatton was a part of the winning 2018 Ryder Cup team.
Hatton also represented England in the winning World Cup 2018 team. Hatton has been impressive from the beginning, but since 2017 he has been phenomenal. He can be a crucial player for Europe to win the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 2 – 3 – 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 82 | 25 | 63 |
6. Viktor Hovland
| Full name | Viktor Hovland |
| Born | September 18, 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegians |
| Age | 25 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Weight | 165 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2019 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2020 |
| Total Money | $13,288,973 |
In the experienced European team, Viktor Hovland is the youngest golfer with the least experience. However, that does not make him any less critical than others. Instead, he is one of the most in-form golfers in Europe now.
The Norwegian athlete won the 2018 U.S. Amateur. He turned pro in 2019 and immediately won the PGA tour the following year. Hovland is the first player from Norway to win the PGA tour. He has already picked three victories in the PGA tour.
In addition, Hovland is not a new face in the Ryder Cup. He was a part of the European team in the last edition and had a 3-2 overall performance. Hovland certainly can be a game-changer in the next Ryder Cup.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 0 – 3 – 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 68 | 18 | 62 |
7. Shane Lowry
| Full name | Shane Thomas Lowry |
| Born | April 02, 1987 |
| Place of Birth | Clara, County Offaly, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Age | 35 |
| Height | 6 ft, 1 in |
| Weight | 216 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2009 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2020 |
| Total Money | $3,616,679 |
Shan Lawrey was born in County Offaly, Ireland. Despite having a professional debut in 2009, he only came to the limelight in the last three years. He won the 2015 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and 2019 Open Championship.
Lawrey was a part of the Europe team in 2021 in the Ryder Cup and ended the tournament 1-2-0. Lawrey’s achievement may seem less considering that he has been around for over a decade, but his recent performance has made him a worthy participant in the Ryder Cup.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 1 – 2 – 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 106 | 21 | 62 |
8. Rory McIlroy
| Full name | Rory Daniel McIlroy MBE |
| Born | May 04, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Holywood, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Age | 33 |
| Height | 5 ft, 10 in |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2007 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 |
| Total Money | $68,064,549 |
Rory McIlroy is currently the number-one golfer in the World Golf Rankings. The Northern Irish golfer made his professional debut in 2007. He has already achieved twenty-three PGA Tour victories, eight international victories, along with one additional victory.
Mcllroy has been in the top position for 100 weeks in his career. He has appeared in every Ryder Cup since 2010. He is the only European golfer to have this feat. With his 12-12-4 record, he has helped Team Europe have four victories in the Ryder Cup in the last decade.
Team Europe has had its best era in the Ryder Cup since including Mcllroy. He has been a pillar of the team. Fans always have high hopes for him. He makes the Ryder Cup 2023: Team Europe Profile much stronger.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 12 – 12 – 4 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 193 | 106 | 61 |
9. Ian Poulter
| Full name | Ian James Poulter |
| Born | January 10, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Stevenage, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 46 |
| Height | 6 ft, 1 in |
| Weight | 189 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 1994 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020 |
| Total Money | $28,209,697 |
Ian Poulter is another experienced campaigner in the European team. Having made his professional debut in 1994, Poulter has three PGA tour victories, twelve International victories, and twelve European Tour victories, including 2 World Golf Championships.
Poulter has already reached the status of a legend. But Poulter still possesses the qualities to be one of the best players, even at 46. He still believes he has more to offer and more to achieve in golf.
Poulter has been in six Ryder Cup-winning teams. Europe never lost in the Ryder Cup with Poulter in the team until 2021. The inclusion of legends like Ian Poulter certainly uplifts the team morale.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 15 – 8 – 2 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 250 | 52 | 62 |
10. Jon Rahm
| Full name | Jon Rahm Rodríguez |
| Born | November 10, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Barrika, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Age | 28 |
| Height | 6 ft, 2 in |
| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2016 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2018, 2020 |
| Total Money | $35,486,042 |
John Rahm is a young Spanish golfer with so much potential. He became a pro player in 2016 and has received 7 PGA tour victories and seven international victories, along with 64 top-10 finishes.
Experts believe that Rahm will have a legendary career, and one can hardly doubt it. He has appeared in two previous Ryder Cups in 2018 and 2020. He holds an impressive stats of 4-3-1. Team Europe is undoubtedly relying on him to make a significant contribution to bag the Ryder Cup once again.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 4 – 3 – 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 119 | 64 | 61 |
11. Bernd Wiesberger
| Full name | Bernd Klaus Wiesberger |
| Born | October 08, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Vienna, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Age | 37 |
| Height | 6 ft, 2 in |
| Weight | 189 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 2006 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2020 |
| Total Money | $1,785,446 |
The Austrian professional golfer has been in the pro leagues since 2006. He has achieved 12 professional victories, including the eighth European tour win. He had his Ryder Cup debut in 2020 and finished the tournament with a 0-3-0.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | Professional Wins | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 0 – 3 – 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 2 | 63 |
12. Lee Westwood
| Full name | Lee John Westwood |
| Born | April 24, 1973 |
| Place of Birth | Worksop, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Age | 49 |
| Height | 6 ft, 0 in |
| Weight | 205 lbs |
| Year Turned Pro | 1993 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 1997, 99, 2002, 04, 06, 08, 10, 12,14, 16, and 2020 |
| Total Money | $23,864,250 |
Lee John Westwood, the English legend, will be the oldest athlete in the next year’s Ryder Cup. He became a professional in 1993 and has achieved many things. He has so far 44 professional wins with a career-low round of only 63.
Westwood has been a part of Team Europe eleven times before and won the Cup seven times. Westwood is one of the most successful players in Ryder Cup history, with 7 Cup winnings and an overall record of 21-10-6.
At 49, he still possesses the strength and accuracy to win the tournament.
| Ryder Cup Record | PGA TOUR Victories | International Victories | Additional Victories | Cuts Made | Top 10 Finishes | Career Low Round |
| 21 – 20 – 6 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 214 | 48 | 63 |
Pádraig Harrington (Captain)
The Irish legend will lead Team Europe as the Captain in the next edition of the Ryder Cup. He was a part of the European team from 2002-2010, when Europe had three consecutive victories in 2002, 2004, and 2006.
Though his debut as Captain in the Ryder Cup in the previous edition was a disastrous experience, Harrington is determined to turn it around. He has decorated the team with a combination of young and experienced players. Harrington understands the game very well and hopes to bring the Cup to Europe again.
| Full name | Pádraig Peter Harrington |
| Age | 51 |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Year Turned Pro | 1995 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 9 – 13 – 3 |
| Four-Ball | 3 – 6 – 0 |
| Foursomes | 3 – 4 – 3 |
| Singles | 3 – 3 – 0 |
Luke Donald (Vice-Captain)
Luke Donald, a four times Ryder Cup winner, will lead the team Europe as a vice-captain at the 2023 Ryder Cup.
| Full name | Luke Campbell Donald |
| Age | 44 |
| Country | England |
| Year Turned Pro | 2001 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2004, 2006, 2010, and 2012 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 10 – 4 – 1 |
| Four-Ball | 1 – 1 – 1 |
| Foursomes | 6 – 2 – 0 |
| Singles | 3 – 1 – 0 |
Robert Karlsson (Vice-Captain)
Robert Karlsson will continue his role as a vice-captain for the European team. He had been a part of the Ryder Cup-winning 2006 team. His brilliance might come in handy for the team.
| Full name | Robert Karlsson |
| Age | 53 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Year Turned Pro | 1989 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2006, 2008 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 1 – 2 – 4 |
| Four-Ball | 0 – 0 – 3 |
| Foursomes | 0 – 1 – 1 |
| Singles | 1 – 1 – 0 |
Martin Kaymer (Vice-Captain)
The 37-year-old German golfer has been nominated as a vice-captain to assist Harrington at the next edition of the Ryder Cup. He had a good career as a golfer himself in the Ryder Cup. The stats are mentioned below:
| Full name | Martin Kaymer |
| Age | 37 |
| Country | Germany |
| Year Turned Pro | 2005 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 5 – 6 – 3 |
| Four-Ball | 2 – 4 – 1 |
| Foursomes | 0 – 1 – 2 |
| Singles | 3 – 1 – 0 |
Graeme Mcdowell (Vice-Captain)
The Irish golfer appeared in four editions of the Ryder Cup from 2008 to 2014. Harrington chose Mcdowel for his expertise that can be proven vital for the team’s victory.
After the nightmarish experience of the previous edition, he expressed he was not quitting. Rather he was expecting to become the Captain himself. However, for now, he has to contribute to the team as a Vice-captain.
| Full name | Graeme McDowell MBE |
| Age | 43 |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Year Turned Pro | 2002 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 8 – 5 – 2 |
| Four-Ball | 1 – 2 – 1 |
| Foursomes | 4 – 2 – 1 |
| Singles | 3 – 1 – 0 |
Henrik Stenson (Vice-Captain)
Henrik Stenson was initially announced as the Captain in the next edition of Ryder Cup, but he was stripped of the rule in mid-July. Nonetheless, Harrington wants to have him by his side as a vice-captain. Stenson’s five-year experience playing the Ryder Cup may help the team somehow.
| Full name | Henrik Olof Stenson |
| Age | 46 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Year Turned Pro | 1999 |
| Ryder Cup Appearances | 2006, 2008, 2014, 2016, and 2018 |
| Overall Record in Ryder Cup | 10 – 7 – 2 |
| Four-Ball | 3 – 2 – 1 |
| Foursomes | 4 – 3 – 1 |
| Singles | 3 – 2 – 0 |
Conclusion
Team USA has shown its dominance over Team Europe throughout the past century. However, team Europe began to turn the table in the new century. The team wants to keep the momentum going in the tournament’s next edition.
The Ryder Cup 2023 Team Europe profile seems quite experienced compared to the U.S. team, which mainly has young talents. It will be good to see which team finally bags the trophy home. Team Europe is desperate to win the Cup and prove their superiority in the sport.
