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Who got snubbed in the Team Europe Ryder Cup selection process?

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Adrian Meronk hits out of the bunker on the second hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network

It's hard to find much fault with the Ryder Cup selections Team Europe captain Luke Donald made on Monday morning as he added some aggressive young talent with some wily veterans.

Having Matt Fitzpatrick, Tyrrell Hatton, Viktor Hovland, Robert MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm gives the European side a mighty strong base.

The additions of Nicolai Hojgaard and Ludvig Aberg give the team a younger look at a time when the American squad added experience.

Still, some fans were scrutinizing Monday’s announcement and a story at our sister site For The Win, part of the USA Today Sports network, highlighted the perceived snubs:

Adrian Meronk

Adrian Meronk watches his putt on the third hole during a practice round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Liverpool. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

He’s won some tournaments in the past year on the European Tour and finished fifth in the points list.

Yannik Paul

Yannik Paul of Germany plays his shot from the ninth tee during a practice round prior to the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club on May 15, 2023 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Some thought Paul could have been added after some outstanding recent play:

Victor Perez

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Victor Perez of France plays his shot on the 14th hole in his match against Matt Kuchar of the United States during the third place round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play at Austin Country Club on March 28, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/Getty Images)

Perez finished behind Paul and Meronk in the Ryder Cup standings, for what it’s worth.