Paul McGinley: Matthieu Pavon Has Star Quality For 2025 Ryder Cup
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley has identified Matthieu Pavon as a standout potential rookie for Team Europe's 2025 Ryder Cup squad. Speaking at the Team Cup, McGinley praised Pavon's performance, particularly noting his three victories alongside Romain Langasque.
"Matthieu Pavon has been something special," said McGinley, who serves as Strategic Adviser to Luke Donald's European Team. "He's got a bit of grit about him. We're looking at two or three rookies again, and we're approaching this Ryder Cup differently than previous away matches."
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McGinley emphasized the importance of personality and resilience, especially for playing in hostile environments. Pavon's credentials include:
- First DP World Tour win at 2023 Open de Espana
- PGA Tour card secured via Race to Dubai Rankings
- Victory at 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
- Career-high World Ranking of 20th
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Other potential rookies mentioned by McGinley include:
- Aaron Rai
- Matt Wallace
- Matthew Jordan
- Romain Langasque
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"These players will need brilliant seasons to reach the level of Pavon and Wallace," McGinley noted. "While this week's performance isn't the determining factor, it could be significant if combined with strong seasonal performances."