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The 2025 Ryder Cup in Long Island was marred by unruly American fans who engaged in offensive jeering and harassment, crossing the line into personal abuse, especially towards European star Rory McIlroy and his wife, leading to widespread embarrassment and security concerns, despite Europe's narrow victory.
The U.S. Ryder Cup team was at a disadvantage before the competition began due to a lack of top players, many of whom were absent because of LIV Golf commitments or other reasons, leading to a European victory despite American efforts and resilience during the event.
The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black saw Europe retain the title with a 15-13 victory, highlighted by European captain Luke Donald's exceptional leadership, Tommy Fleetwood's impressive performance, and Rory McIlroy's resilience amidst hostile crowd behavior.
Viktor Hovland withdrew from his Ryder Cup singles match due to a neck injury, resulting in a tie for that match, and the European team moved closer to retaining the Ryder Cup with a score of 12-5 against the U.S.
Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 golfer, is experiencing a historically poor Ryder Cup, losing all four of his matches in the event, including in the first four sessions, a first for an American player. The U.S. team has faced significant challenges, with strategic decisions by captain Keegan Bradley also backfiring, while European players like Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm continue to perform strongly. The event highlights a tough outing for the U.S. team amid European dominance.
At the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, American fans' heckling of European players, especially Rory McIlroy, intensified, crossing traditional golf etiquette boundaries and leading to confrontations and disruptions, while European players and fans showed resilience and enthusiasm amidst the chaos.
Keegan Bradley's controversial decisions and poor team performance are contributing to the USA's struggles in the Ryder Cup, with repeated risky pairings and questionable tactics leading to a likely humiliating loss to Europe.
Europe took a commanding lead at the Ryder Cup, winning the first three sessions and extending their advantage to 8.5-3.5, with key performances from Rahm, McIlroy, and Hovland. American golfer Scottie Scheffler struggled, dropping to 0-3 for the week, marking a historic low, while European duos continued their dominance in foursomes.
Rory McIlroy responded to crowd heckling with a curse during the Ryder Cup, expressing frustration over the disruptive behavior while emphasizing the importance of respect and maintaining focus during matches. Despite the crowd's taunts, McIlroy and his team performed well, leading Europe to a strong position in the competition.
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley is sticking with his original plan despite a 3-point deficit, making only one change to the pairings for Saturday's matches, showing confidence in his team and strategy amid a challenging start.
European captain Luke Donald clarified that his comments about playing for 'something money can't buy' at the Ryder Cup were not directed at the U.S. team, amid ongoing discussions about prize money and team motivations, emphasizing pride and legacy over monetary rewards.
European captain Luke Donald emphasized that the Ryder Cup is driven by pride, brotherhood, and legacy, contrasting with the American team, who are receiving stipends for the first time in history, sparking debate over the tournament's ethos and the significance of prize money.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald announced his team picks for the upcoming Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, selecting six players including Jon Rahm and Shane Lowry, with only one change from the 2023 team, emphasizing experience and recent form.
European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has finalized an almost identical team to the 2023 victory, with 11 returning players and Rasmus Hojgaard as the new addition, preparing for the 2025 matches at Bethpage Black in New York, where the Europeans aim to improve on recent US dominance.
Emily K. Pedersen's hole-in-one on the par-3 12th hole rallied the European team in the Solheim Cup after a rough start, cutting the Americans' lead to 5-3. The European team won two and tied two in the four-ball matches, showing resilience and fighting spirit. The United States team had a historic 4-0 start in the opening session, but the Europeans fought back in the afternoon. The Solheim Cup continues with four foursomes and four four-ball matches on Saturday, followed by 12 head-to-head singles matches on Sunday.