LUKE DONALD has named his captain's picks for the Ryder Cup - with just one initial changed from Europe's successful 2023 team.

Donald, 47, stayed on as skipper after leading his team to an emphatic victory in Rome in 2023, winning 16½-11½.

Six players confirmed their spot in the 12-man team for Bethpage Black from September 26-28 by qualifying automatically through their points won during the season.

They are Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard and Tyrrell Hatton.

And on Monday, Donald announced his six picks to complete the team.

The former world No1 opted for Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick.

All six were part of the successful squad two years ago .

It means the only change to the tea

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