Ryder Cup 2025: Which Rising Stars Could Make Their Debut at Bethpage Black?
The Ryder Cup is approaching and several golfers on both teams could make their debuts at Bethpage Black in 2025. The US team's likely locks include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. For Europe, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Ludvig Aberg, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood are expected to feature.
Ryder Cup trophy on display
Potential US Rookies include:
- Russell Henley: Four-time PGA Tour winner who made his Presidents Cup debut last year
- Sahith Theegala: Recent maiden PGA Tour winner who reached world #11 in 2023
- Billy Horschel: Eight-time PGA Tour winner seeking first Ryder Cup appearance
- Maverick McNealy: Former #1 amateur and recent RSM Classic winner
- Akshay Bhatia: Two-time PGA Tour winner at age 23
- Nick Dunlap: Two PGA Tour wins already as an amateur/rookie
- Max Greyserman: Five runner-up finishes on Tour
- Cameron Young: Seven-time PGA Tour runner-up
- Luke Clanton: Current World #1 amateur
Man holds bright award trophy
Notable European Rookie candidates:
- Thomas Detry: Recent Phoenix Open champion ranked 22nd in the world
- Aaron Rai: Wyndham Championship winner making Masters debut in 2024
- Rasmus Hojgaard: Five-time DP World Tour winner at age 23
- Matthieu Pavon: Won 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
- Matt Wallace: Multiple winner on both PGA and DP World Tours
- Laurie Canter: Two recent DP World Tour victories
- Niklas Norgaard: Long-hitting Dane with PGA Tour card
- David Puig: Two-time Asian Tour winner at age 23
- Tom McKibbin: Young talent now on LIV Golf
Golfer celebrates trophy win
Both teams will likely feature 2-5 rookies, with final selections depending on form through the major championships and regular tour events leading up to September 2025. The event at Bethpage Black will see Team USA try to reclaim the trophy from the defending European champions.