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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17. 2012: Medinah
Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy line up a putt on the 18th hole during day two. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)Photo: Andy Lyons
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18. 2018: Albatros
Rory McIlroy reacts across foursomes play at Le Golf National. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo: Mike Ehrmann
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19. 2010: Celtic Manor
Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy enjoying the balcony celebrations in Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)Photo: Ross Kinnaird