On September 29th, 2025, we break down Team Europe's dramatic 15-13 Ryder Cup victory, sealed by Shane Lowry's clutch putt amidst a tense Sunday, crowd controversy, and a tale of two captains.
EUROPE'S DRAMATIC VICTORY AT BETHPAGE
- Team Europe held off a ferocious American charge on Sunday, with the Ryder Cup coming down to the final moments. Shane Lowry's six-foot putt on the 18th secured the half-point needed to retain the cup after a "very scary" final day.
- "That was the hardest couple of hours of my whole life... The Ryder Cup for me is everything." - Shane Lowry.
- The day began bizarrely with the "envelope rule" in effect, as Viktor Hovland's injury forced Harris English to sit out, resulting in a crucial half-point for each team before play even started.
CONTROVERSY & CAPTAINCY
- The event was marred by "unacceptable and abusive" crowd behavior, prompting a fiery response from Rory McIlroy. We also contrast Luke Donald's "captaincy masterclass" with US Captain Keegan Bradley's major regret over his course setup decisions.
- "What happened here this week is not acceptable... [golf] should be held to a higher standard." - Rory McIlroy on the crowd's behavior.
- While Luke Donald was praised for meticulous details, Keegan Bradley was left ruing his decision to cut the rough, a choice that may have fueled the American's Sunday comeback.
Quick Hits
Final Score: Europe 15 - USA 13 • The 2027 Ryder Cup heads to Ireland • Rory's new mission: "Winning an away Ryder Cup."
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