McIlroy was part of Ryder Cup-winning squads in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2018.
He will tee off in Rome aiming to build on a past points record of 2, 3, 3, 3, 2 and 1 towards a run of 12 wins, the same number of defeats and 4 halved.
Joining McIlroy in Luke Donald’s Team Europe squad are Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg and Nicolai Hojgaard.
The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup will run at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club from September 29 to October 01.
Joining McIlroy in Luke Donald’s Team Europe squad are Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg and Nicolai Hojgaard.
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9. 2010: Celtic Manor
Rory McIlroy signing autographs for fans in Wales. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Photo: Andrew Redington
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10. 2018: Albatros
Rory McIlroy enjoying the morning fourball. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo: Mike Ehrmann
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11. 2021: Whistling Straits
Rory McIlroy in the locker room preparing for singles play. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Photo: Warren Little
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12. 2014: Gleneagles
Success in Scotland for Rory McIlroy and Team Europe. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo: Mike Ehrmann