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Rasmus Højgaard - Team Europe Ryder Cup Player
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Rasmus Højgaard

"Rasmus"
Denmark
World Ranking: #58
Age: 24
Pro Since: 2019
2025 Team Member
Rising Star
DP World Tour
Birthdate: March 12, 2001
Birthplace: Billund, Denmark
Residence: Aarhus, Denmark
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)

Ryder Cup Record

0
Wins
2
Losses

Career Achievements

5
Professional Wins
$2M
Career Earnings

Biography

Rasmus Højgaard is a Danish professional golfer and identical twin brother of Nicolai Højgaard. He turned professional at just 18 years old and quickly made an impact, becoming the third youngest player to win on the DP World Tour. Known for his consistent ball-striking and competitive spirit, Højgaard earned his Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black in 2025 as the only rookie on Luke Donald's European Team. Despite a challenging debut with a 0-2-0 record, he represents the next generation of European golf talent.

Player Statistics

303.5
Driving Distance (yards)
64.2%
Fairway Accuracy
68.5%
Greens in Regulation
1.73
Putting Average
0.95
Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Ryder Cup Record

1
Appearances
2025
Debut Year

Singles Record

0-1-0

Fourball Record

0-1-0

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

In his Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black in 2025, Højgaard faced a difficult week as the only European rookie. He lost 6&5 with Ludvig Åberg to Cameron Young and Justin Thomas in Friday four-balls, and subsequently lost 1-up to Ben Griffin in Sunday singles. Despite the tough experience, his selection demonstrated Luke Donald's confidence in the young Dane's future as a Ryder Cup competitor.

Equipment & Sponsorship

Driver

TaylorMade Qi10 Max 9.0°

Fairway Woods

TaylorMade Qi10 15.0°, TaylorMade Qi10 18.0°

Irons

TaylorMade P770 (4-AW)

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46°, 50°, 54°, 58°)

Putter

Odyssey Stroke Lab Rossie

Golf Ball

TaylorMade Tour Response

Apparel

Adidas Golf

Shoes

Adidas Golf

2025 Ryder Cup Performance

0-2-0
Overall Record

Defining Moment

In his Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black in 2025, Højgaard faced a difficult week as the only European rookie. He lost 6&5 with Ludvig Åberg to Cameron Young and Justin Thomas in Friday four-balls, and subsequently lost 1-up to Ben Griffin in Sunday singles. Despite the tough experience, his selection demonstrated Luke Donald's confidence in the young Dane's future as a Ryder Cup competitor.