Ryder Cup: Luke Donald preparing Team Europe for hostile Bethpage atmosphere

Luke Donald (left) and Nick Faldo with the Ryder Cup after the 40th anniversary match at the Belfry Golf and Resort Hotel in Sutton Coldfield ahead of the Betfred British Masters 2025 that begins on Thursday

Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has already spoken to some of his players about mental preparation for the “cauldron” of Bethpage next month.

Only five players - Rory McIlroy, Bob MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Tyrrell Hatton - have so far qualified but Donald is widely expected to go with 11 of the 12 who won in Rome two years ago.

The only likely change is swapping Rasmus Hojgaard, who needs to finish inside the top 30 at this week’s final qualifying event of the Betfred British Masters to tak

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