Ryder Cup: Who Supports the European Star Golfers in New York.

According to The Sun: The best golfers from Europe and the USA are preparing for competition at the Ryder Cup.

The teams will meet at Bethpage Black in New York, where the Europeans hope to retain the title won in 2023 in Italy.

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The captain of the European team, Luke Donald, has announced the roster of his players for the showdown against the USA team at this three-day event.

Among the most dedicated supporters cheering for their men will be their wives and girlfriends.

From college romance to challenging times, these women have always stood by their partners.

Erica Stoll

Rory McIlroy has been married to American Erica Stoll since 2017.

Joe and Grindley met in 2011 when Stoll was a volunteer operations manager at the Ryder Cup, making this competition particularly significant for the European player.

The marriage experienced a rocky period when McIlroy announced plans to divorce in May 2024, but by June, he retracted the filing, stating that the couple, who has a daughter named Poppy, reconciled.

“In recent weeks, Erica and I have realized that our best future is to be a family together. Fortunately, we have resolved our misunderstandings and are looking forward to a new beginning.”

The couple plans to move to a new home near London after spending most of their life together in Florida.

Rory McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll Sportsfile

Kelly Kehill

Jon Rahm is married to his university sweetheart, American Kelly Kehill.

The couple met at a Halloween party at Arizona State University, where the Spanish golfer was on a golf scholarship.

Jon Rahm with Kelly Kehill, whom he met on Halloween Getty

“I made part of the engagement ring myself. It is supposed to resemble a crown, and inside there is engraving. It's more personal.”

The couple has three children: Kepa, Eneko, and Alaia, who was born last September.

Kate Phillips

Justin Rose, who finished second at the Masters, is married to former international gymnast from London, Kate Phillips.

The couple met in 2000 through the PR company IMG, where Phillips worked while Rose was her client.

They married in 2006 and have a son and a daughter.

“My wife has always had a lucky number 9. She was born on March 9. When we got married, I decided to take double luck - 99.”

Catherine Gaal

Matt Fitzpatrick, former US Open champion, is in a relationship with American Catherine Gaal.

Catherine, a former contestant in the 'Miss New Jersey' competition, married Fitzpatrick in October 2024.

She supports her husband by leaving him messages on his golf balls before tournaments.

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Shannon Hartley

Robert McIntyre is in a relationship with Shannon Hartley.

The couple rarely appears in public, but a few moments are captured on McIntyre's social media.

They moved from the States to McIntyre's hometown - Oban in Scotland.

Shannon Hartley and Robert McIntyre try to keep their relationship low-key Getty

Olivia Pete

Swedish golfer Ludwig Aberg is in a relationship with Olivia Pete from Manchester.

Olivia is the daughter of former professional tennis player Chris Pete, who competed in singles and doubles events.

Olivia is also into sports, playing tennis in college in the USA at Texas Tech, where she met Aberg.

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Julie Sander Dannilsen

The private life of Rasmus Hojgaard remains largely a mystery, but last year it was revealed that he is in a relationship with Julie Sander Dannilsen.

They have appeared together at several of his events.

Wendy Hohner

Former British Open champion Shane Lowry is married to Wendy Hohner.

The couple tied the knot in 2016 and, like Aberg and Pete, settled in Florida.

Shane Lowry with Wendy Hohner Getty

Emily Braisher

Buckinghamshire golfer Tyrrell Hatton is married to Emily Braisher, with whom he began his life together in LIV after moving in 2024.

Emily studied at Nottingham Trent University but decided to accompany Hatton during his golf travels after graduating in 2020.

Tyrrell Hatton with Emily Braisher Richard Pelham / The Sun

Paige Dean

Austria's golfer Sepp Straka is married to Paige Dean, who works as a procurement manager at a veterinary practice.

The 32-year-old met Straka in 2017 when his University of Georgia golf team competed against Auburn University, where Paige attended.

Sepp Straka with former college sweetheart Paige Dean Richard Pelham / The Sun

Claire Craig

Tommy Fleetwood is married to Claire Craig, who is also his agent and 23 years older than him.

The couple married in 2017 and has a child named Frankie, born that same year.

Fleetwood initially doubted her proposal, but later realized that true feelings outweighed all barriers.

Getty Important competitions lie ahead, gathering the world’s best golfers. The Ryder Cup is not just about athletic achievements but also about the strong family bonds that support players in tough times. The fierce competition among the teams from Europe and the USA promises to be engaging, as both sides strive for victory.