Each of Team Europe's partners at this year's Ryder Cup as Rory McIlroy poses with wife

The Ryder Cup is just around the corner, and golf fans will be eager to see if Team Europe or Team USA lift this year's prestigious title. The famed team tournament kicks off at Bethpage Black in New York on Friday, September 26.

As a result, players from around the globe have jetted into the US to get settled and put the final touches on their strategy for the tournament. Many have been joined by their respective partners in a show of support, who will be eager to see their loved ones triumph on the greens and fairways. But who has Team Europe brought with them to cheer them on every step of the way? And what do we know about them? Here, the Express breaks it down...

Luke Donald and Diane Antonopoulos

Team Europe captain, Luke Donald, is accompanied by Diane Antonopoulos, whom he first met during his university years at Northwestern University in Illinois. The couple tied the knot in June 2007 in Santorini, Greece, and have three daughters together.

While she won't be driving off the tees and putting on the greens this weekend, Antonopoulos has also been heavily involved in Team Europe's tournament preparations. For instance, she has organised a number of events related to the competition, and even revealed on social media earlier this year that she had planned a dinner for her husband and his team.

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll

Rory McIlroy is often seen with his wife of eight years, Erica Stoll, on the world's greens and fairways. The pair first crossed paths at the 2012 Ryder Cup when Stoll was working as a PGA office manager and manager of championship volunteer operations, but they didn't start their romantic journey until 2014.

Their relationship has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. In May 2024, McIlroy filed for divorce from Stoll, but the couple managed to reconcile their differences and called off the separation just weeks later.

Since then, Stoll and McIlroy have been spotted together at numerous PGA Tour events and major championships, with Stoll notably by his side during his Career Grand Slam win at Augusta National earlier this year. They've also recently moved into a new home in the luxurious Wentworth estate in Surrey.

Ludvig Aberg and Olivia Peet

Meanwhile, Ludvig Aberg, who tends to keep his personal life private, is known to be in a relationship with Manchester-born Olivia Peet. The couple first met while studying at Texas Tech University and made their public debut at the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Peet's father is former professional tennis star Chris Peet, who had a successful career in both singles and doubles. His daughter also played tennis during her university years, reaching a career high of 115th in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Rankings.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Katherine Gaal

Matt Fitzpatrick's romance with Katherine Gaal has been nothing short of a whirlwind. The pair crossed paths just months after his maiden major win at the 2022 US Open, made their relationship official in January 2023, and were engaged before the year's end. The couple then tied the knot last October.

Armed with qualifications in finance and broadcast journalism from Pennsylvania State University, Gaal presently serves as a regional marketing manager covering the south-eastern United States, though she has previously been employed in data protection and management roles.

Tommy Fleetwood and Clare Craig

Tommy Fleetwood has been wed to Clare Craig since 2017, though their romance nearly failed to materialise. The pair initially grew close when Fleetwood transferred to Hambric for representation in 2015, with Clare subsequently becoming his manager.

Whilst Fleetwood attempted to court Clare "a few times", she initially rebuffed his advances given she is 23 years his senior. Speaking on the Performance People podcast she revealed: "Of course, I turned him down. I was like, 'Don't be stupid.'"

Nevertheless, the duo eventually began courting one another and found themselves engaged and wed in 2017. Clare continues to serve as Fleetwood's manager, with the 34-year-old claiming his maiden PGA Tour victory earlier this year at the TOUR Championship in August.

Tyrrell Hatton and Emily Braisher

While it's unclear when Tyrrell Hatton first met Emily Braisher, the pair got engaged in 2019 and married two years later. A Nottingham Trent University graduate, Braisher used to run a 'Wife On Tour' blog where she shared her thoughts on golf and details about her relationship with Hatton, but she has since stepped back from this.

The couple have been seen together on tour for several years, including at the Ryder Cup in 2018, 2021 and 2023.

Rasmus Hojgaard and Julie Sander Danielsen

Rasmus Hojgaard is known to keep his personal life private, but he has been seen with girlfriend Julie Sander Danielsen at events and on social media. The Danish couple's dating history is unclear, but they've appeared together on Danielsen's Instagram as far back as 2019.

Viktor Hovland

According to reports, Viktor Hovland is currently single and wasn't pictured with a date during the official Team Europe photo ceremony. If he does have a partner, he's keeping them out of the public eye for now.

Shane Lowry and Wendy Honner

Shane Lowry has been married to Wendy Honner since 2016, and they have two daughters, Iris and Ivy. They first met on a night out in 2012, and Honner previously worked as a nurse at Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin.

Despite marrying in New York and residing in South Florida, close to their friend McIlroy, the couple also own a property in the Irish capital.

Robert MacIntyre and Shannon Hartley

Little is known about Shannon Hartley, although it's believed she studied at Glasgow Caledonian University and currently works as an NHS nurse. She first appeared on Robert MacIntyre's social media in July 2013, as the Scot was preparing for the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

Jon Rahm and Kelley Cahill

LIV Golf star Jon Rahm has been married to Kelley Cahill since 2019, and the couple have three children together. The Spaniard began dating Cahill when they were both studying at Arizona State University, having first met at a Halloween party.

Cahill was also a sportswoman during her university days, being a keen javelinist on the university's track and field team. She has supported her husband on the golf course since their college days and is expected to be a pillar of support for Rahm at the Ryder Cup.

Justin Rose and Kate Phillips

Justin Rose has been married to his wife Kate Phillips for nearly two decades, after they started dating in the early 2000s. Fast forward to 2025, and the contented couple have two children, a son named Leo and a daughter named Charlotte.

Rose and Phillips established the Kate and Justin Rose Foundation in 2009, aimed at aiding children living in poverty in Central Florida. Besides this, she has also served as a board director for the PGA Tour Wives Association.

Sepp Straka and Paige Dean

Sepp Straka and Paige Dean's paths first crossed when their respective college football teams faced off in 2017, sparking an immediate romance. The couple got engaged in 2020 and tied the knot the following year.

The pair then welcomed their son, Leo, in December 2023. Dean is currently employed as a senior acquisitions manager for Southern Veterinary Partners, but she frequently travels to Straka's events worldwide to lend her support.