Ryder Cup 2025: Every Player Ranked From Worst to Best
Europe retained the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black after a dramatic weekend of highs, heartbreaks, and heroic performances. From Tommy Fleetwood’s brilliance to Rasmus Hojgaard’s struggles, here’s a complete rundown of every player’s performance, ranked from worst to best.
#24 - Rasmus Hojgaard (Europe, 0 points)
The Danish rookie endured a brutal Ryder Cup debut, failing to register a single point across his appearances. A tough learning experience for Hojgaard, who will need to bounce back if he wants future selections.
#23 - Russell Henley (USA, 0.5 points)
Henley couldn’t find his footing at Bethpage and contributed just half a point. He was outclassed in key moments and lacked the spark needed to lift Team USA.
#22 - Harris English (USA, 0.5 points)
English didn’t hit a shot on Sunday due to the 'envelope rule' after Hovland withdrew. His limited time on the course and minimal impact landed him near the bottom.
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#21 - Collin Morikawa (USA, 0.5 points)
Morikawa’s Ryder Cup struggles continued with only a half-point to show for his efforts. His halved match with Hatton was a highlight, but overall, he didn’t deliver.
#20 - Sam Burns (USA, 1 point)
Burns showed flashes of talent but ultimately fell short when it mattered. He managed to scrape a point, but couldn’t influence the weekend’s outcome.
#19 - Ben Griffin (USA, 1 point)
A debut to forget for Griffin, whose single point did little to stem Europe’s charge. He’ll need more consistency to earn future Ryder Cup spots.
#18 - Scottie Scheffler (USA, 1 point)
One of the world’s top-ranked players delivered a surprisingly quiet performance. A heavy singles loss to McIlroy capped off a disappointing campaign.
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#17 - Sepp Straka (Europe, 1 point)
Straka’s contribution was modest, and a fourball loss with Rahm hurt Europe’s momentum. He didn’t quite match the intensity of the competition.
#16 - Viktor Hovland (Europe, 1.5 points)
A neck injury sidelined Hovland on Sunday, but he still managed 1.5 points before that. His absence left a noticeable gap in Europe’s lineup.
#15 - Patrick Cantlay (USA, 1.5 points)
Cantlay never found top gear in New York, despite picking up some points. A singles loss to Aberg summed up his weekend—quiet and underwhelming.
#14 - Bryson DeChambeau (USA, 1.5 points)
DeChambeau provided energy and drama but couldn’t convert that into consistent results. His clash with Hatton ended in a tie, reflecting his up-and-down form.
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#13 - Robert MacIntyre (Europe, 1.5 points)
The Scotsman showed grit and composure in key situations. MacIntyre’s contribution was solid, though not headline-grabbing.
#12 - J.J. Spaun (USA, 2 points)
Spaun quietly put together a respectable performance in his debut. His two points were a rare bright spot for Team USA.
#11 - Justin Thomas (USA, 2 points)
Thomas found some form late in the tournament, beating Fleetwood in singles. Despite a rough start, he salvaged pride with his Sunday showing.
#10 - Ludvig Aberg (Europe, 2 points)
The Swede struggled through Saturday but redeemed himself by beating Cantlay in a pivotal Sunday match. His singles win was crucial to Europe’s title defense.
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#9 - Justin Rose (Europe, 2 points)
At 45, Rose proved his worth in the foursomes with two victories. He fell to Young in the singles but still played a vital leadership role for Team Europe.
#8 - Matt Fitzpatrick (Europe, 2.5 points)
Fitzpatrick finally shook off his Ryder Cup demons. Playing confidently in the foursomes and stepping up in Hovland’s absence, he was a key wildcard success.
#7 - Cameron Young (USA, 3 points)
Young gave his all in front of a home crowd, notching three points. His singles win over Rose kept USA hopes alive—if only briefly.
#6 - Jon Rahm (Europe, 3 points)
Rahm extended his perfect foursomes record to 6-0 and dazzled early. A disappointing singles loss to Schauffele didn’t take away from his overall impact.
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#5 - Shane Lowry (Europe, 2 points)
Lowry was the emotional heartbeat of Team Europe. He sank a clutch putt to halve his singles match, securing the trophy retention during a tense finale.
#4 - Xander Schauffele (USA, 3 points)
Xander was a fighter all weekend, finishing as the joint-top scorer for the US. His win over Rahm was a personal highlight in an otherwise tough campaign.
#3 - Tyrrell Hatton (Europe, 3.5 points)
Hatton delivered consistently throughout the weekend. His early win with Rahm and a vital half-point in the singles helped secure Europe’s historic away victory.
#2 - Rory McIlroy (Europe, 3.5 points)
The Masters champion was targeted by the crowd but rose above it. Despite a singles loss to Scheffler, McIlroy’s 3.5 points capped one of the best seasons of his career.
#1 - Tommy Fleetwood (Europe, 4 points)
Fleetwood was Europe’s undisputed star, winning all four of his matches across Friday and Saturday. Even a Sunday loss couldn’t dim his standout performance. He now sits among Europe’s Ryder Cup legends.
