What Is the Envelope Rule? How Viktor Hovland's Injury Could Impact 2025 Ryder Cup Proceedings

Ryder Cup envelope rule must change, per Bradley

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said the Ryder Cup's longstanding envelope rule involving injured players should change, but European counterpart Luke Donald said it's there to protect players and should remain in place.

Golf-Hovland's injury could trigger rare use of Ryder Cup 'envelope rule'

FARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) -Viktor Hovland's status for the final day of the Ryder Cup is in question due to a neck injury, Europe captain Luke Donald said on Saturday, raising the possibility of utilising the 'envelope rule' for the closing singles matches. Read full story

What is the envelope rule? How Viktor Hovland's injury could impact 2025 Ryder Cup proceedings

Team Europe player Viktor Hovland will possibly be sidelined for the rest of the 2025 Ryder Cup with a neck injury during the Saturday foursomes.

Ryder Cup's rarely used 'envelope rule' comes into play

May 21, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; Viktor Hovland walks to the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports A rule that has rarely been used in Ryder Cup history came into play before the start of singles matches on Sunday, as Viktor Hovland withdrew from the event due to an injury. Hovland did not take part in the afternoon four-ball matc…