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.
![Rory McIlroy having fun with, from left, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington and Paul Casey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMwNzZlYTYwLWU4NDMtNDYzMy05NzY4LTYyNjI5ZmUwODE2ZDoxZjE0YTRiYy1jZWZkLTQ3ZGMtYjQwOC1hMWI5ZWM5OWE2MmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
13. 2021: Whistling Straits
Rory McIlroy having fun with, from left, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Padraig Harrington and Paul Casey. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Photo: Andrew Redington
![Rory McIlroy and Thorbjorn Olesen sharing a moment at the opening ceremony in Paris. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyZmU2NDFjLTNhYmQtNDMwYy1hZGYxLTIyYmU0ZjM0OGE1Yjo5NzVlZDNjOC01OTUyLTQwMDYtYTEyMC03NTljYTQ4MjdhYzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. 2018: Albatros
Rory McIlroy and Thorbjorn Olesen sharing a moment at the opening ceremony in Paris. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)Photo: Ross Kinnaird
![Rory McIlroy following a putt by team-mate Graeme McDowell on the 15th green. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUwNDlhNWIxLTQwYmItNDAxYi1iMWM1LTJkNTI1ZThmYmYzMjo5ZGE5OTNmOC05NzU4LTRiZDAtODQwYi1hYzllNGU1MGVlYTQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
15. 2010: Celtic Manor
Rory McIlroy following a putt by team-mate Graeme McDowell on the 15th green. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)Photo: Jamie Squire
![Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sharing a laugh on the 18th green. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)](https://www.newsletter.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAzZDZhN2JmLTc0NTQtNDZlZi1hMmRjLWU5YmQxMWVhNGM1YjozZjFmYTE1Zi1mOGFhLTRiZWEtYWZlNi03M2I3YzdjNDFjZGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
16. 2012: Medinah
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods sharing a laugh on the 18th green. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo: Mike Ehrmann