European Ranking Surge: Justin Rose Jumps 24 Spots, Eyes Ryder Cup Qualification
Less than a week after his narrow loss to Rory McIlroy in the Masters’ play-off, Justin Rose has catapulted up the European rankings, settling in the top 5. The English pro’s runner-up finish at Augusta has earned him a significant 852.64 points, elevating him to the 4th position in the European ranking as of April 14, 2025.
Rose Closes In on Automatic Ryder Cup Qualification
The 44-year-old’s impressive performance has brought him within striking distance of an automatic berth in the Ryder Cup team. Currently, Rose is 16.89 points behind 3rd-placed Danish golfer, Rasmus Højgaard. The upcoming tournaments, including the PGA Tour events and DP World Tour Rolex Series, offer ample opportunities for Rose to secure his spot in the European team headed to Bethpage in New York this September.
Top 6 Changes After Masters
Rose’s surge in the rankings has seen him leapfrog several golfers. He now finds himself ahead of Irishman Shane Lowry (809.93 pts) and Swedish star Ludvig Åberg (800.13 pts). Meanwhile, Belgian golfer Thomas Detry, who missed the cut at Augusta, has dropped two spots to 8th (595.97 pts). Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, who finished 21st at the Masters, has climbed to 7th (597 pts).
McIlroy Cements Top Spot
The Masters champion, Rory McIlroy, has consolidated his lead in the European ranking. With a winning tally of 2,863.75 points, the Northern Irishman is now the 6th player in history to complete the career Grand Slam. He is well ahead of English golfer Tyrrell Hatton (990.55 pts) in second place.
French Contenders
In the French rankings, Antoine Rozner leads the contingent, occupying 18th place with 416.58 pts. He is closely followed by Julien Warriors (402.40 pts) and Adrien Saddier (261.75 pts). Matthieu Pavon trails in 83rd position with 103.08 pts.
Ryder Cup Selection Process
By August 24, 2025, following the British Masters, this ranking will determine the European team for the Ryder Cup. The top six will earn automatic qualification, with Luke Donald cherry-picking the remaining six players.
Tournament Points Distribution
- Adults: 5,000 points
- PGA Tour 2025 / The Players 2025 / FEDEXCUP 2025 Playoffs: 3,000 points
- DP World Tour Rolex Series (since September 2024): 2,000 points
- Regular PGA Tour 2025 FEDEXCUP tournaments: 2,000 points
- "Back 9" series of the DP World Tour: 1,500 points
- "Global Series" of the DP World Tour: 1,000 points
- Alternate PGA Tour 2025 tournaments: 1,000 points
FAQs
Q: When does the European ranking for Ryder Cup qualification end?
A: On August 24, 2025, following the British Masters.
Q: How many players qualify automatically for the Ryder Cup team?
A: The top six in the European ranking qualify automatically.
Did you know?
If Rory McIlroy wins the Ryder Cup in 2025, he will become the all-time leading scorer in Ryder Cup history.
Pro Tip
Stay up-to-date with the latest European ranking changes by visiting Ryder Cup’s Official European Ranking page.
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