Teams Finalized for GB&I vs Continental Europe Team Cup Showdown in Abu Dhabi
The DP World Tour has announced nine out of ten players for each team ahead of the GB&I vs Continental Europe Team Cup match in Abu Dhabi this January, with final spots to be confirmed after the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Justin Rose will captain GB&I while Francesco Molinari leads Continental Europe, with both serving as playing captains. European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will observe the event as potential preparation for the September 2024 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Teams face off at Ryder Cup
Continental Europe's team includes:
- The Hojgaard twins
- Matthieu Pavon
- Thorbjorn Olesen
- Niklas Norgaard
- Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen
- Antoine Rozner
- Matteo Manassero
GB&I's lineup features:
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Aaron Rai
- Matt Wallace
- Paul Waring
- Laurie Canter
- Tom McKibbin
- Jordan Smith
The event will be held at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort from January 10-12, featuring:
- Day 1: Fourballs
- Day 2: Two sessions of foursomes
- Day 3: Singles matches
Each player will participate in every session. The previous edition in 2023 saw Continental Europe defeat GB&I 14.5-10.5, with six participants later competing in the Ryder Cup.
Luke Donald emphasized the event's importance as a testing ground for potential Ryder Cup talent, noting that both teams offer an exciting mix of youth and experience.
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