Ryder Cup Europe and the European Golf Association have announced the qualification process for the 2027 European Junior Ryder Cup team.
Six boys and six girls will look to regain the Junior Ryder Cup from the United States in Limerick from September 14-16, 2027 – with the opening two days being played at Ballyneety Golf Club before the singles matches take place at Adare Manor on the eve of the Ryder Cup.
Three boys and three girls will secure their places in the team through a season-long ranking system organised by the European Golf Association. The remaining six players will be selected by European Junior Ryder Cup captain Stephen Gallacher.
Players will earn points based on their finishing positions in selected elite amateur events in 2027, with each player’s five highest point scores counting towards their final total.
Boys and girls will have the chance to compete in up to 10 tournaments in the lead up to the Junior Ryder Cup – with The R&A Girls’ and Boys’ Amateur Championships marking the end of the qualification period on August 14.
“The qualification announcement marks the start of an exciting period in the lead up to the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup,” said Stephen.
“I would encourage talented players to enter the elite amateur events and try to qualify. After watching the teams in New York and Rome, the boys and girls who make the team will enjoy a special opportunity and make lifetime memories at Ballyneety and Adare Manor.
“I am looking forward to getting to some events during the year and working with Europe’s brightest up-and-coming talent once again.”
Eligible players competing in the counting events will automatically be included in the rankings. Players are not required to sign up or play a minimum number of events to be considered.
To be eligible to participate in the 2027 Junior Ryder Cup, presented by EY, players must be born on or after January 1, 2009; be citizens of a European country, as defined by the International Golf Federation’s Nationality Policy, by no later than January 1 2027; not represent a non-European country in an international golf competition in 2027; and not be enrolled at, or committed to attend, a college in the USA during 2027.
The Junior Ryder Cup, presented by EY, has been a pathway for the next generation of golfing talent since 1997. Grand Slam champion Rory McIlroy, Denmark’s Nicolai Højgaard and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts have all tasted victory at the Junior Ryder Cup before going on to help Europe win the Ryder Cup, while Ireland’s Leona Maguire represented Europe at the 2008 Junior Ryder Cup before going on to register 8 ½ points across three Solheim Cup appearances.
The counting events include some of the strongest amateur and junior tournaments in Europe – with tournaments in Portugal, Spain, France, Ireland, Germany, Northern Ireland, England, Slovenia, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark.
For the full qualification criteria click here.
