European Ryder Cup Team 2016
Will these men be able to retain the trophy at Hazeltine?


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The European Ryder Cup team for Hazeltine has been announced - to take place on the 29th September - 1st October
European Ryder Cup Team 2016
Related: USA Ryder Cup Team 2016
Rory McIlroy
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2010, 2012, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 6-4-4 World Ranking: 5 (Career best: 1) Professional titles: 20 Majors: 4 (2011 US Open, 2012 USPGA, 2014 Open, 2014 USPGA) Age: 27
Danny Willett
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 11 (Career high: 9) Professional titles: 5 Majors: 1 (2016 Masters) Age: 28
Henrik Stenson
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2006, 2008, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 5-4-2 World Ranking: 4 (Career high: 2) Professional titles: 19 Majors: 1 (2016 Open Championship) Age: 40
Chris Wood
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 28 (Career high: 22) Professional titles: 4 Age: 28
Sergio Garcia
Ryder Cup appearances: 7 (1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 18-9-5 World Ranking: 12 (Career high: 2) Professional titles: 29 Age: 36
Rafael Cabrera-Bello
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 27 (Career best: 26) Professional titles: 5 Age: 32
Justin Rose
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2008, 2012, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 9-3-2 World Ranking: 10 (Career best: 3) Majors: 1 (2013 US Open) Age: 36
Andy Sullivan
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 42 (Career best: 28) Professional titles: 3 Age: 29
Matt Fitzpatrick
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 48 (Career best: 32) Professional titles: 2 Age: 22
Lee Westwood
Ryder Cup appearances: 9 (1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 20-15-6 World Ranking: 46 (Career best: 1) Professional titles: 42 Age: 43
Martin Kaymer
Ryder Cup appearances: 3 (2010, 2012, 2014) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 4-3-3 World Ranking: 50 (Career best: 1) Professional titles: 22 Majors: 2 (2010 USPGA, 2014 US Open) Age: 31
Thomas Pieters
Ryder Cup appearances: Rookie World Ranking: 41 (Career best: 38) Professional titles: 3 Age: 24
Captain
Darren Clarke
Ryder Cup appearances: 5 (1997,99,2002,04,06) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 10-7-3 Professional titles: 25 Majors: 1 (2011 Open) Age: 48
Vice Captains
Paul Lawrie
Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (1999,2012) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 4-3-1 Professional titles: 13 Majors: 1 (1999 Open) Age: 47
Padraig Harrington
Ryder Cup appearances: 5 (1999,2002,04,06,08) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 7-11-3 Professional titles: 35 Majors: 3 (2007,08 Open, 2008 USPGA) Age: 45
Ian Poulter
Ryder Cup appearances: 5 (2004,08,10,12,14) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 12-4-2 Professional titles: 20 Majors: 0 Age: 40
Sam Torrance
Ryder Cup appearances: 8 (1981,83,85,87,89,91,93,95) Ryder Cup record (W-L-H): 7-15-6 Professional titles: 32 Majors: 0 Age: 63
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