Ryder Cup 2025 live: Europe stars react to USA fans’ taunts after clinching tense victory in New York

Ryder Cup 2025 – Sunday singles

• Europe win Ryder Cup 15-13 against Team USA
• Europe retain Ryder Cup with Shane Lowry’s pressure putt
• Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as McIlroy leads the party
• Rory McIlroy responds to ‘unacceptable’ abuse as wife hit by beer
• Keegan Bradley says blame for defeat lies with him
• Team USA captain’s demand to change rarely-used Ryder Cup envelope rule

Inside Luke Donald’s four-word masterplan to win the Ryder Cup

18:30 , Lawrence Ostlere

On the walls of Europe’s carefully designed players’ quarters at Bethpage Black were inspirational photographs of winning teams from yesteryear and motivational quotes from legends of the game.

Perhaps the most energising of all came from a surprising source, the US captain Keegan Bradley.

Inside Luke Donald’s four-word masterplan to win the Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry hails ‘unbelievable’ day for his family after Ryder Cup win

18:00 , Mike Jones

Shane Lowry made it a day to remember for the Lowry family after holing the putt that saw Europe retain the Ryder Cup.

An expected rout at Bethpage Black turned into anything but as the United States, trailing 11.5-4.5 coming into the final day, staged a roaring comeback that had the Europeans fearing they would end up on the wrong side of history.

Shane Lowry hails ‘unbelievable’ day for his family after Ryder Cup win

Rory McIlroy responds to ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse as wife hit by beer

17:52 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy has hailed his wife Erica Stoll for her “class and dignity” after a USA fan threw a drink over her before Europe claimed a famous Ryder Cup victory.

The Irishman was targeted with abuse throughout a chaotic day two in a fourballs match alongside Shane Lowry on Saturday at Bethpage Black.

And a video surfaced online of McIlroy consoling his wife and wiping the top of her hat with Luke Donald hitting out at American fans for “crossing a line”.

Rory McIlroy responds to ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse as wife hit by beer

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

17:37 , Mike Jones

Cameron Young (3–1–0): A-

America’s best player, and the only question is why the New Yorker wasn’t sent out to play on the first morning, on a golf course he knows well, in front of his home fans.

Patrick Cantlay (1–3–1): C

Didn’t deliver the levels Bradley would have been hoping for from his wildcard pick. The only American player to lose on Sunday.

Sam Burns (0–2–1): D+

Statistically the worst play in both fourball sessions, although he played better on Sunday as he earned a half against Bob MacIntyre, letting the full point slip away on the 18th green.

Keegan Bradley: C-

The US captain made some strange calls, most notably in throwing Harris English and Collin Morikawa back out together on Saturday morning after they’d played so poorly on Friday. More importantly, Bradley failed to get the best out of his superstar players and this was ultimately the difference between the two teams, and between the two captains. But he found a way to rally the troops and wasn’t too far away from pulling off the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

17:22 , Mike Jones

Justin Thomas (2–2–0): B-

Brought passion, energy and some accurate iron play to the American team, but his putter deserted him for much of the weekend.

Collin Morikawa (0–2–1): C-

Morikawa was not given much of a fighting chance against Europe’s star foresomes duo McIlroy and Fleetwood on the first two days, but showed more in his halved singles match with Tyrrell Hatton.

Ben Griffin (1–1–0): C

Griffin struggled in the Friday fourballs and didn’t return to action until the Sunday singles, when he edged a low quality match against Rasmus Hojgaard.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

17:07 , Mike Jones

Russell Henley (0–2–1): C-

Henley didn’t pick any wins but was unfortunate to be on the receiving end of some narrow defeats. He was statistically the best player out of all 22 involved in the Sunday singles, hitting eight birdies in his halved match with Shane Lowry.

Harris English (0–2–1): D

English was poor in the Friday morning foursomes and only a little better when he returned on Saturday, losing handsomely to McIlroy and Fleetwood on both occasions – albeit a tough ask to win those two matches. He sat out the singles after being Bradley’s envelope pick when Hovland was ruled out injured.

Bryson DeChambeau (1–3–1): C+

DeChambeau lost three of his five matches but fought gamely and gave his all to the American cause. His fightback from five down to Fitzpatrick in the singles, earning a half, was impressive.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

16:52 , Mike Jones

Scottie Scheffler (1–4–0): C-

The data suggests Scheffler wasn’t terrible and he ranked middle of the pack for strokes gained across the week. But ultimately the world No 1 lost all four of his team matches before a narrow singles win over Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

JJ Spaun (2–1–0): B+

Played well in his two team matches and brought home a big singles point to make things tense on Sunday afternoon.

Xander Schauffele (3–1–0): A-

Schauffele came away with the joint-best record on the US team, including a 4&3 thrashing of one of Europe’s kingpins, Jon Rahm, in the Sunday singles.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

16:37 , Mike Jones

Ludvig Aberg (2–2–0): B

Struggled on Saturday, but that win against Patrick Cantlay on Sunday was vital. The only blue flag all day, without him, Europe could have unravelled. The future of this team, still.

Viktor Hovland (1–1–1): B-

A hell of a player when at his best, the holed putt on 17 in Saturday foursomes was one of the moments of the week. Unfortunate to suffer injury to rule him out of the Saturday fourballs and Sunday singles. Looks to have rediscovered his mojo.

Rasmus Hojgaard (0–2–0): C-

Took a battering in his Friday fourballs match with Aberg, going down 6&5 and was unable to resist Ben Griffin in singles on Sunday. He’ll be better for the experience and perhaps feature in Ireland alongside his twin brother. Bottom of DataGolf’s strokes gained for the week. The counter is his Sunday singles match came after 48 hours without playing, tough to find rhythm.

Luke Donald: A

Got it bang on, mastered the foursomes, again, even on Sunday the insurance of Hatton late in the penultimate match proved a masterstroke.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

16:22 , Mike Jones

Matt Fitzpatrick (2–1–1): B+

He’ll be gutted to only halve the match with Bryson DeChambeau in singles, having led five up, but Fitzpatrick was a machine this week. His length of the tee and ice cold demeanour on the greens supports Donald’s decision to pick him as a wildcard. His form justified it, anyway, and that fairway bunker shot on 18 on Saturday was magical.

Robert MacIntyre (1–1–1): B+

A big-time player and part of Europe’s next generation, a regular contender in majors now and flexible enough to play foursomes and fourballs. A clutch half point on the 18th against Sam Burns on Sunday was also precious insurance.

Sepp Straka (1-2-0): B-

Proved effective with Rahm in fourballs on Friday, and no shame in his defeat to JJ Spaun on Sunday, who was one of the USA’s better players. A popular member in the team, with Tyrrell Hatton’s claim that he is the best in terms of “strokes gained partying”.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

16:07 , Mike Jones

Justin Rose (2–1–0): B+

Only 2-1-0 this week, but a crucial part of Donald’s side to be able to sit in the morning foursomes and then come out firing, his partnership with Tommy Fleetwood proved inspiring. One they will hope to recreate after waiting their entire careers to join forces.

Shane Lowry (1–0–2): A

The record will not tell the full story of Lowry’s value to this team, a shield for teammate Rory McIlroy in the toughest sporting environment possible. He then held his nerve to hole the putt to retain the cup when Europe were desperate to stop the American momentum.

Tyrrell Hatton (3–0–1): A

His enforced last-minute fourballs substitution – in place of the injured Viktor Hovland – proved an astute move and Hatton is now trusted to handle anything with Jon Rahm after going out first on Friday to down Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas. Huge mentality and a major is the next challenge for one of the finest iron players in the game.

Ryder Cup 2025 – player ratings

15:52 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy (3–0–1): A-

Sensational over days one and two in the toughest of conditions. Europe’s spiritual leader. Ran out of steam on Sunday, dropping his match against Scottie Scheffler in what he called a “pillow fight”. The best year of his career, he says, a grand slam and another away Ryder Cup victory.

Jon Rahm (3–2–0): B-

The Spaniard produced two candidates for shot of the week, and the only blemish of the week was a loss in his second fourball match alongside Sepp Straka and then a comfortable loss to an excellent Xander Schauffele.

A record of 6-0-0 in foursomes means he is now one of just two players from 80 in Ryder Cup history who have played five or more matches in foursomes and remained unbeaten and untied – with the other being teammate Tommy Fleetwood.

Tommy Fleetwood (4–1–0): A

Outstanding all week, with a magical partnership with Rory McIlroy to win two more foursomes matches. Fleetwood’s legend grows, with an overall record standing at 11-4-2, he could yet top the European all-time standings before his career is over.

Scottie Scheffler on emotional week at Ryder Cup

15:37 , Mike Jones

“Yeah I think the emotions of the week, I think we’re always excited to get these types of events started. Keegan and our vice captains put us in a position to succeed. They did everything that was asked of them.

“I had extreme confidence in what this team could do, and that’s due to our captain. I think they did an amazing job. Keegan did an amazing job.

“My emotions yesterday afternoon when the matches ended, I think it’s hard to put into words how much it hurts to lose all four matches. To have the trust of my captains and teammates to go out there and play all four matches and lose all four, it’s really hard to put into words how much that stings and hurts.

“I’ll go back and reflect on that. But one of the coolest things was these guys picking me up last night. The guys on this team, this is a really special group of guys. We have a special captain, and I was proud to be standing there fighting with these guys today. I think it showed a lot about our team. I think it showed a lot about the job all these guys did to put us in a position to succeed.”

Justin Thomas on USA chasing victory after his match

15:22 , Mike Jones

“I’m definitely good walking up that hill on 18. I did that enough today. It’s really hard to explain how fast, I mean, not only the week but just the day goes. And I was — I think I was maybe behind my putt, about to go into it on 17 when I assumed Cam made his. I heard a roar and I backed off. And then to see that he had won his match and then it was like, okay, you know, it just is one of those things like yeah, we all — we all, deep down, I’m sure we felt like we could. But in reality, you look at it, it is what it is. But like Keegan said, everything kept happening and happening and happening.

“You know, you’re just — the next match is the most important when you’re in a position like we were going into today. It was just important to get whoever was the closest to winning their match through and it just kept happening and happening. Yeah, it was so cool to be part of.”

‘I felt comfortable this week’

15:07 , Mike Jones

Ludvig Aberg was the only European to win a singles match on Sunday and explained how his experience in Rome two years ago helped him in New York.

“Yeah, last time in Rome, it was sort of a whirlwind for me,” he revealed.

“Obviously just turned pro a couple of months prior. But felt a little bit more comfortable this week, I guess, knowing a little bit more what to expect.

“But yeah, today, I was proud of the way that I played. And I’m proud of being a part of this team.

“There’s 11 guys that I have tremendous joy to have been a part of and a captain that I’m so happy that he put trust in me, and I’m just trying to repay that by playing good golf.

“Yeah, today, is a day that I’m going to remember for a very, very long time.”

Donald on dedication of being captain

14:55 , Mike Jones

Europe’s winning captain Luke Donald explained the process he went through to prepare for this Ryder Cup.

“I really have committed myself to this job because I feel I owe it to the players and I owe it to the Ryder Cup which has been so special to me,” he said.

“I’ve had so many incredible experiences. So yeah, I’ve had to kind of put my own game a little bit to the side, and every day I’m trying to think about things that could help us, come up with different things that might just give us a little edge.

“We came into this in New York, and we knew New York was not going to be easy. It was rough. It was brutal at times out there. It really was. It was nasty sometimes.

“But I think when you prep these guys enough and you communicate enough with these guys and you give them a plan and an idea and a theme and a motivation, they don’t really need motivating, but you know, the theme causes the cohesion of the team.

“I was very fortunate to have 11 of the same guys from Rome.”

Lowry signals night of celebrations

14:49 , Mike Jones

Shane Lowry gave a quick and cheeky insight into Europe’s celebrations following their Ryder Cup victory.

He posted this on X:

Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as Rory McIlroy leads the party

14:43 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy was late to the party. He had been out on the course supporting his teammates when his great friend Shane Lowry knocked in the putt that retained the Ryder Cup on the 18th green, and the celebrations had already kicked off.

You knew McIlroy had finally arrived when a booming chant of “Rory!” exploded from the horseshoe grandstand around the green. By now it was 6pm, there was only one match left out on the course, and the seats were filled exclusively by European fans as Americans fled the scene.

Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as Rory McIlroy leads the party

‘It’s about as intense of a rollercoaster of emotions I’ve ever had’

14:30 , Mike Jones

“It’s about as intense of a rollercoaster of emotions I’ve ever had, for sure on a golf course, maybe in my life!” said Jon Rahm.

“The intensity out there was incredible. The US team did nothing short of amazing. What they almost pulled off was incredible.

“Luckily we had a big enough lead and the right people at the back to get it done. Hard to describe.

“What an atmosphere it’s been, how tough it’s been for all of us. I couldn’t be any prouder.

“We came together as a team and did what a lot of people thought was impossible here in New York. This one feels very special.”

‘I am so proud of each and every one of them’

14:18 , Mike Jones

“That has to be the most stressful 12 hours of my life!” said Luke Donald.

“A shoutout to the Americans, and Keegan Bradley’s captaincy. We knew they would be tough but we didn’t know they would be this tough.

“They fought so hard so respect to them.”“USA showed amazing fight but we got it done, we won in New York, and that’s the most important thing. My guys gave everything.

“I am so proud of each and every one of them,” he added.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to win Ryder Cup at Bethpage

14:06 , Jack Rathborn at Bethpage Black

The ball vanished deep into the hole and so too did Shane Lowry’s senses in an impassioned, lumbering dance across the 18th green. An exorcism of nerves on a sizzling afternoon at Bethpage Black, the Irishman saved a staggering Europe from a state of shock after a wave of red in Sunday singles.

The birdie to tie with Russell Henley nudged Luke Donald’s side to that magical mark of 14 points, eventually finishing 15-13, to end an ominous American charge and the prospect of an even greater comeback than “The Miracle of Medinah”.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to retain Ryder Cup at Bethpage

Record breakers

13:55 , Mike Jones

The 8.5 points won by the USA is the joint-most won in singles since Europe joined in 1979.

That has now happened five times but it’s the first time the team dominating the singles hasn’t won the Ryder Cup.

‘Donald is the best European captain of all time’

13:44 , Mike Jones

“I would have set the course up a little differently,” said Keegan Bradley.

“But Europe played better than us and deserved to win. They are a great team.

“In my eyes, Luke Donald is the best European captain of all time.

“I’ve got a real weird relationship with this tournament. A lot of heartbreak. But I still love it, and I love the guys.

“I love being out here again. I don’t know if I’ll ever get to do this again. I will remember this for the rest of my life.”

Going unbeaten

13:33 , Mike Jones

Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton are the only two men without a loss this week.

Only 37 European players had emerged victorious away from home before this week.

Now there are 47 names on that list, with McIlroy and Rose having done so in 2012.

Ryder Cup 2025 – Sunday singles results

13:22 , Mike Jones

• Match 1: Cameron Young (3-1-0) 1UP Justin Rose (16-10-3)
• Match 2: Justin Thomas (9-6-2) 1UP Tommy Fleetwood (11-4-2)
• Match 3: Bryson DeChambeau (3-6-2) TIED Matt Fitzpatrick (11-3-3)
• Match 4: Scottie Scheffler (3-6-3) 1UP Rory McIlroy (19-14-5)
• Match 5:: Ludvig Aberg (4-4-0) 2&1 Patrick Cantlay (6-5-2) v
• Match 6: Xander Schauffele (7-4-0) 4&3 Jon Rahm (9-5-3)
• Match 7: JJ Spaun (2-1-0) 2&1 Sepp Straka (2-4-0)
• Match 8: Russell Henley (0-2-1) TIED Shane Lowry (3-3-3)
• Match 9: Ben Griffin (1-1-0) 1UP Rasmus Hojgaard (0-2-0)
• Match 10: Collin Morikawa (4-5-2) TIED Tyrrell Hatton (8-4-3)
• Match 11: Sam Burns (1-3-2) TIED Bob MacIntyre (3-1-2)
• Match 12: Harris English (1-4-0) TIED Viktor Hovland (4-5-3)

Hatton: ‘I’m just so happy we’ve been able to win’

13:11 , Mike Jones

Tyrell Hatton reacts after securing the win for Europe:

“It’s been one of the hardest days I’ve ever experienced on a golf course,” he said yesterday to sum up his match against Collin Morikawa.

“Going out 10th of 11 matches, you hope everything’s wrapped up – but you still want to take pride in your individual record.

“The US lads put up an incredible fight, as expected – they’re amazing players.

“Selfishly, I was really hoping it wouldn’t come down to me, but those last five, six, seven holes were horrible.

“In the end, I’m just so happy we’ve been able to win.”

How the Ryder Cup boiled over at Bethpage Black

13:00 , Mike Jones

You know the golf’s probably got a little out of hand when the police are called.

Men with hats and guns emerged through the trees to the fourth green like they were quashing an insurgency.

Suffolk County Police, NYPD and Secret Service officers descended on match two – Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy against Justin Thomas and Cameron Young – as this simmering Ryder Cup finally boiled over.

Insults, police and McIlroy’s wrath: How the Ryder Cup boiled over at Bethpage Black

Rahm on Donald’s captaincy

12:48 , Mike Jones

Europe’s Jon Rahm gave his thoughts on why he feels like Luke Donald was and is a great captain for the European team.

“There’s so many things that Luke has done outstandingly professionally, so perfect, that it’s hard to say one.

“Without getting too much into it, the level of professionalism he’s shown us the last four years, his attention to detail in his post and his knowledge of Ryder Cup and the game and what we do on the golf course day in can day out is what made these last two Ryder Cups possible.

“He is the captain of this ship, and he’s led us better than I can see anybody leading us. He set the bar extremely high for the future captains.”

Rose comes to play

12:36 , Mike Jones

Justin Rose was superb on the greens throughout the week and gained more strokes with his putter than he did in Rome two years ago.

He was asked what his secret is and replied: “I wish I knew. I wish I could be a bit more selfish and know that 25 weeks of the year.

“But do you know what I mean; I fee like the power of this, the power of the group, who knows what it is, that ability to lock in, the ability to just want it that little bit more.

“The answer to your question is I don’t know, other than the badge and the boys, honestly. That’s all that matters, honestly, the badge and the boys.”

What is the bizarre Ryder Cup envelope rule?

12:24 , Mike Jones

Viktor Hovland has withdrawn from Ryder Cup singles due to injury to trigger the bizarre envelope rule, making Europe 12-5 leaders before Sunday singles started with half a point handed to both sides.

The Norwegian was forced out of the Saturday fourballs for Europe with a neck issue, with Tyrrell Hatton stepping in to partner Matt Fitzpatrick to victory over Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns on a fiery day two at Bethpage.

What is Ryder Cup’s envelope rule? Hovland injury triggers change

Fleetwood wins Nicklaus-Jacklin Award

12:12 , Mike Jones

Tommy Fleetwood was presented with the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for displaying the qualities and spirit of the Ryder Cup both on and off the course this week.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

12:00 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

Erica comes under fire

Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica was not immune to the hostile behaviour. Lowry described the abuse she received as “astonishing” as she was also cat-called about her and her husband’s private life.

Then on the 18th hole on Saturday night, with her husband having just earned a vital point in the foursomes, she was almost hit by a beer can thrown from the crowd.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

11:50 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

Bryson clashes with Fleetwood

Relations between the two sides had been generally cordial, but tensions spilled over during Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler’s fourballs match with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.

After Rose felt DeChambeau’s caddy walked across his line as he was preparing for a crunch putt on the 15th hole, it exploded on the walkway to the 16th tee as DeChambeau got in the face of Fleetwood while all four caddies and players were involved in the spat.

Tempers quickly cooled and the quartet cordially shook hands when Fleetwood and Rose closed out victory.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

11:40 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

Lowry loses it when defending Rory

Things turned nasty during the Saturday fourballs, but Rory McIlroy had back up in the shape of good friend Shane Lowry.

McIlory had been subject to comments about his private life and ex-girlfriends and when Lowry sunk an eagle putt at the fourth hole, he charged towards the fans shouting “f*** you”.

He later had to be held back by his caddy after another obnoxious comment on a tee while the PGA of America sent extra police and security staff on to the course, with at least one spectator removed.

McIlroy and Lowry’s opponent Justin Thomas was often calling for calm from the galleries.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

11:30 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

Ryder Cup announcer loses her job

American MC Heather McMahan stoked the fires when she urged fans at the first tee to shout “f*** you Rory” together after players were introduced to the crowd before the start of the afternoon session at Saturday.

She later apologised and stood down from her role.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

11:20 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

McIlroy snaps at fan again

The heckling and cat-calling to Rory McIlroy was a constant theme and a comment while the Northern Irishman was stood over the ball on the 16th fairway on Saturday forced him to come away from his stance and shout “shut the f*** up” to the fan.

Europe’s Ryder Cup victory on US soil littered with controversies

11:10 , Mike Jones

Europe limped to Ryder Cup glory on Sunday, prospering in the face of a hostile and disrespectful crowd at Bethpage Black in New York.

There were unsavoury scenes throughout the three days of play with controversies as prevalent as the incredible action on display.

Here the PA Agency lists some of the controversial moments that made the headlines:

Rory sticks the finger up

Rory McIlroy bore the brunt of the abuse throughout the week in New York as the fans were obsessed with him.

The “F*** you, Rory” chants started on the first tee on Friday morning, but it was a comment to him on the 11th green of the Friday fourballs that first made him crack as he appeared to make an offensive gesture with his fingers as he walked off.

Trump responds as Rory McIlroy taunts president over Ryder Cup victory

11:00 , Jamie Braidwood

Donald Trump offered his congratulations to Europe’s Ryder Cup team after Rory McIlroy led a chant playfully taunting the US President after their victory over the USA at Bethpage Black.

After Europe held off a comeback from the USA to win on American soil for the first time since 2012, McIlroy picked up a song from the terraces as he led his team-mates on a rendition of “Are you watching Donald Trump?”

Trump responds as Rory McIlroy taunts president over Ryder Cup victory

Maga fans given a bloody nose in febrile Ryder Cup

10:52 , Jim White

Donald Trump has not been enjoying the golf. Normally, he relishes his contact with the game. But this weekend, his view of it has not been a winning one. Far from it.

In the Ryder Cup, Team USA, the side in which he has invested so much personal capital, are being hammered. Eviscerated. Taken apart. Worse, for the Trump mindset, they are being put to the sword by the team from Europe, the very continent that the US president loudly proclaims is being ripped apart by immigration, pervaded by Sharia law, hollowed out by wokeism.

It was not meant to be this way. Here at Bethpage, Trump was meant to be witnessing a vivid example of American exceptionalism.

Maga fans given a bloody nose in febrile Ryder Cup

Rose on winning not retaining the Ryder Cup

10:46 , Mike Jones

“There are 10 more lads who can say they’ve won a Ryder Cup away,” said Justin Rose after Europe secured victory at Bethpage Black.

“It’s a monumental task, the crowd were powerful.

“We negated it for the first few days. This was a hard place to play golf. The quality, 10 out of 12 matches came up 18.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen that in my life before. They swung a couple of key matches, they kept digging in, to get to 14.5 is all you’re trying to do.

“It feels weird to get there this way. If it was 14-14 it would’ve been a strange one, 14.5 is so much better.”

Luke Donald on Rory McIlroy’s legacy

10:40 , Mike Jones

At the press conference following yesterday’s victory Europe’s captain was asked about Rory McIlroy’s legacy and in typical fashion Luke Donald explained how this week was about the team.

“Ryder Cup weeks are the best weeks of our lives,” he explained.

“We talk about this all the time, those individual accolades are fun, we individually want to achieve as much as we can. Rory has achieved so much in the game, his place in history is set.

“But, I think those weeks we spend together are the ones we remember and cherish the most because of the time we get to spend with each other.

“That’s a big part of my captaincy. To create an environment where these guys are having the best weeks of their lives. Honestly, we’ll always remember this, we’ll go down in history.

“We talk about the people that came before us, that paved the way for us. Now future generations will talk about this team, what they did, and how they were able to overcome one of the toughest environments in all of sport.

“That’s inspiring to me and that’s what Rory gets and these 11 other guys get as well.”

McIlroy and Europe ‘shut a lot of people up’

10:32 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy says that victory at Bethpage ‘shut a lot of people up’ especially after the last Ryder Cup in the US which Europe lost 19-9.

“It’s incredible, you think about the last away Ryder Cup what people were saying, decades of American dominance, to be able to do what we’ve done, in Rome and here, it shut a lot of people up,” McIlroy said.

“It’s surreal, it’s full of European singing, so proud to be part of this team, so proud of Luke. It’s been one massive collective effort, once we won in Rome, we turned our attention to this, we have the blueprint for a home Ryder Cup. What do we have to do differently in an away one?

“We did the right thing and have the right people, so proud of everyone. It’s been a really tough week, I’ve felt I didn’t have much today but when you win the Ryder Cup, it’s not about you, it’s about the team.

“I made my dreams come true at Augusta, then to do what we’ve done, there’s not going to be, unless I repeat at some point, I don’t think there will be a better year in my golfing career.”

McIlroy responds after wife Erica hit by beer

10:24 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy’s wife Erica was hit by a beer thrown from the onlooking fans during this week’s Ryder Cup in behaviour labelled ‘off-limits’ by the World No. 2 golfer.

“It should be off-limits, but obviously it wasn’t this week,” McIlroy said after a 15-13 win over Keegan Bradley’s US side.

“Erica is fine. She’s a very, very strong woman. You know, she handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has.

“I love her and we’re going to have a good time celebrating tonight.”

Lowry secures place among Irish greats

10:16 , Mike Jones

“You think back to the Irish greats in the game, they have all holed putts to win the Ryder Cup and I got my moment today. It’s the best day ever.” Lowry said after his defining putt on the 18th green on Sunday.

He added: “I’ve been so lucky to experience amazing things in this game. That was the hardest couple of hours of my whole life, honestly. I just can’t believe that putt went in.

“I said to (caddie) Darren (Reynolds) walking down 18, I said, ‘I have a chance to do the coolest thing in my life here’.

“The Ryder Cup means everything to me. Honestly, I’ve won the Open in Ireland; it’s amazing, it’s a dream come true. But the Ryder Cup for me is everything.

“To do that there today on the 18th green in front of everyone, it was so hard out there.”

Shane Lowry hails ‘unbelievable’ day

10:08 , Mike Jones

Shane Lowry made it a day to remember for the Lowry family after holing the putt that saw Europe retain the Ryder Cup.

Lowry sank a decisive putt on the 18th hole to earn a half against Russell Henley, which ensured Europe got to the magic 14 points.

“I was nervous but I felt like this is where I belong. I’ve experienced some amazing things but this is like…. I can’t believe it,” he said.

“It’s something that I’ll remember forever. My brother had a baby boy today, as well. They will be sitting at home watching this, it’s unbelievable.

“My dad, he’ll drink a few beers tonight. He’ll be really happy. This is the best team in the world. I don’t care what anyone says. This is the best tournament in the world.

“This is the only thing I want to do for the rest of my life.”

Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as Rory McIlroy leads the party

10:00 , Lawrence Ostlere

Rory McIlory was late to the party. He had been out on the course supporting his teammates when his great friend Shane Lowry knocked in the putt that retained the Ryder Cup on the 18th green, and the celebrations had already kicked off.

You knew McIlory had finally arrived when a booming chant of “Rory!” exploded from the horseshoe grandstand around the green. By now it was 6pm, there was only one match left out on the course and the seats were filled exclusively by European fans as Americans fled the scene.

Inside Team Europe’s rowdy Ryder Cup celebrations as Rory McIlroy leads the party

Luke Donald on envelope rule

09:47 , Mike Jones

“I think it’s been in place since 1971. The U.S. have used it before. I think it happened in 1991 with Steve Pate,” said European captain Luke Donald said.

“That was a tight Ryder Cup, too, 14½-13½. It happened in 1993; Sam Torrance couldn’t play with an injured toe. The US won that one.

“We have contracts for a reason, a captains’ agreement for a reason, for situations that occur. I want to centre it back to Viktor; I would have had absolute faith in him to deliver a point today. He couldn’t play. He was gutted.

“The rule is the rule and it’s been in place for a long time.”

Keegan Bradley demands change to envelope rule

09:42 , Mike Jones

Viktor Hovland’s neck injury on Saturday meant that Europe envoked the ‘envelope rule’ after the player was ruled out of Sunday’s play for medical reasons.

The envelope rule sees both captains put one player’s name in an envelope at the beginning of the week and they sit out the singles matches if the opposing team suffers an injury.

The US name was Harris English who missed Sunday’s play due to Hovland’s absence and as such both players shared half a point.

US captain, Keegan Bradley, didn’t like that ruling and called for a change.

“Yeah, it has to change,” Bradley said. “I have a few ideas but I’m not going to tell you right now. I mean, the rule has to change.

“I think it’s obvious to everybody in the sports world, in this room. Nothing against Viktor. But that rule needs to change by the next Ryder Cup.”

Rory McIlroy responds to ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse as wife hit by beer

09:37 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy has hailed his wife Erica Stoll for her “class and dignity” after a USA fan threw a drink over her before Europe claimed a famous Ryder Cup victory.

The Irishman was targeted with abuse throughout a chaotic day two in a fourballs match alongside Shane Lowry on Saturday at Bethpage Black.

And a video surfaced online of McIlroy consoling his wife and wiping the top of her hat with Luke Donald hitting out at American fans for “crossing a line”.

Rory McIlroy responds to ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse as wife hit by beer

Europe rise above vile American abuse to win the battle of sporting cultures at Ryder Cup

09:35 , Ed Malyon at Bethpage Black

In the end, it was probably the only thing the European fans got wrong all day.

“We can see you sneaking out” they sang gleefully at the few remaining American supporters rapidly exiting the golf course, but the reality was that most of them were already long gone, crammed in on the Long Island Railroad or inching incredibly slowly away from Bethpage Black along Long Island’s snarled and gridlocked streets.

As things go, it was a tiny factual blemish on a gargantuan, joyous day for those who had made the trip to New York to take in golf’s finest biennial jamboree.

Europe rise above American abuse to win the battle of sporting cultures at Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley says blame for Ryder Cup defeat lies with him

09:27 , Mike Jones

United States captain Keegan Bradley took full responsibility for his side’s Ryder Cup defeat as their spirited fightback on the final day fell just short.

Europe won the Ryder Cup again with a score of 15-13 in New York but managed to take a full point in just one of their singles matches.

“The Europeans won one match today. You think about the odds of something like that happening, just on a coin flip would be incredible,” Bradley said.

“When you go out in sports and you’re battling your butt off to win, it just shows you just how proud these guys are and how much they want this and how much this means to them.

“To go out there today and do what they did is close to a miracle. This is no one’s fault but mine.

“When you are the leader of the team and you’re the coach, the captain, whatever you want to call it, and you lose, you have to take the blame.

“This is no one else’s fault.”

McIlroy’s incredible year

09:20 , Mike Jones

Rory McIlroy made it his mission two years ago to win this away Ryder Cup in New York claiming that winning away from home was ‘the hardest’ thing you can do in golf.

He achieved that golf and many others in what is surely one of the most successful years of his career.

McIlroy’s achievements include:

Winning the Masters to complete the career slam.Winning The Players Championship.Winning the Irish Open in front of his home fans.Winning at Pebble Beach Pro-Am.Winning an away Ryder Cup in New York.

McIlroy consoles Bradley’s kids

09:16 , Mike Jones

A moment of calm after the result was confirmed yesterday.

Rory McIlroy went to speak to Keegan Bradley’s children after they had just witnessed their father’s USA team just lose out on the trophy despite an incredible fightback in the singles.

The key factors behind Europe’s away victory

09:10 , Mike Jones

Smells like team spirit

Donald has dedicated his life over the last four years to building a formidable team spirit and the continuity in the side clearly helped.

That allowed Europe to build rock-solid partnerships for the foursomes and fourballs formats which worked so well together that Europe opened up a record 11.5-4.5 lead after the opening four sessions.

Fleetwood and McIlroy extended their winning record from Rome with another two wins in the foursomes while Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton also delivered two points.

In the fourballs, Fleetwood and Rose won both of their matches while Shane Lowry and McIlroy paired up to bring back one-and-a-half points.

The key factors behind Europe’s away victory

09:03 , Mike Jones

Bradley getting it wrong

As impressive as Donald was, his American counterpart Keegan Bradley was the opposite.

Things went downhill from the moment he mixed up Justin Rose with Justin Leonard in his opening speech.

His chest-thumping patriotism backfired over the first two days and some of his pairings were poorly thought out.

To compound matters, he also admitted he had got the course set-up wrong with the lack of rough and soft greens playing into European hands.

The key factors behind Europe’s away victory

08:57 , Mike Jones

Handling the crowd

Donald was so sure that Europe would face an intimidating atmosphere that he made his players prepare for it by using virtual reality headsets to recreate the hostility.

However, nothing could have truly readied the players for the abuse they received from a patriotic crowd that crossed the line.

But, in the face of moronic personal insults, the European players let their golf do the talking.

McIlroy in particular responded to constant taunts by delivering three-and-a-half points and, apart from a few interactions with the crowd, kept his cool admirably.

The key factors behind Europe’s away victory

08:50 , Mike Jones

Big players delivering

Luke Donald put his faith in a core of senior players and they all delivered.

Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and Jon Rahm all came to the party over the first two days, securing crucial points that all but guaranteed victory.

McIlroy, one of the greats of the modern game, was at his inspirational best and Fleetwood elevated his status yet further as he became the first European to win four points in pairs matches in the US.

When they ran out of steam on Sunday, Matt Fitzpatrick – who also had a fine week – and Ludvig Aberg stepped up.

The key factors behind Europe’s away victory

08:43 , Mike Jones

Luke Donald decisions

Europe’s captain earned his place among the competition’s greats after overseeing this success.

He was brilliant two years ago, but to repeat the feat in the US was extraordinary.

Again he left no stone unturned in his preparation and his wildcard picks, which resulted in a team containing 11 of the 12 that played in Rome, generally excelled.

He also got most of the big calls right in terms of pairings, although things did get a little too close for comfort on Sunday.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to win Ryder Cup at Bethpage

08:36 , Jack Rathborn at Bethpage Black

The ball vanished deep into the hole and so too did Shane Lowry’s senses in an impassioned, lumbering dance across the 18th green. An exorcism of nerves on a sizzling afternoon at Bethpage Black, the Irishman saved a staggering Europe from a state of shock after a wave of red in Sunday singles.

The birdie to tie with Russell Henley nudged Luke Donald’s side to that magical mark of 14 points, eventually finishing 15-13, to end an ominous American charge and the prospect of an even greater comeback than “The Miracle of Medinah”.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to retain Ryder Cup at Bethpage

Luke Donald celebrates Ryder Cup victory

03:10 , Jack Rathborn

Donald equals record

01:00 , Chris Wilson

Luke Donald becomes the second European captain after Tony Jacklin to win a Ryder Cup at home and away.

Rahm hails Donald’s leadership

Monday 29 September 2025 00:28 , Lawrence Ostlere

“Luke [Donald] has set the bar for captaincy so extremely high. What he’s done these four years of being a part of, is absolutely astonishing.

“He has been so professional, so dedicated, so incredibly meticulous, and well organised and doing everything that he needs to do and that’s why you’ve seen the two performances you’ve seen from us.

“He’s the leader of the ship and he’s definitely led us the right way. The only thing left to say from I think from all of us is two more years.”

McIlroy hails wife Erica after beer thrown

Monday 29 September 2025 00:13 , Lawrence Ostlere

“The security presence was insane. There was a lot of language and abusive words. It was a minority of fans. There was a small subset of people that behaved differently.”

On a beer which was launched at his wife on Saturday evening: “It should be off limits but obviously it wasn’t this week. Erica’s fine, she’s a very strong woman. She handled everything this week with class and dignity like she always has. I love her and we’re going to party well tonight.”

Rose praises Erica McIlroy for “not bringing it into the team room”.

Lowry adds: “The abuse she received was unbelievable.”

McIlroy on ‘unacceptable’ US fans

Monday 29 September 2025 00:09 , Lawrence Ostlere

“I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf. I think golf should be held to a higher standard than what we saw out there this week. Golf teaches you how to respect people and sometimes this week we didn’t see that. It’s not acceptable what happened here this week and we will tell our fans in Ireland in 2027 that this isn’t acceptable. We shut them up with our performance. We tried to handle everything that came out our way with class and poise and for the most part I think that we did that.”

Donald showers praise on McIlroy

Monday 29 September 2025 00:05 , Lawrence Ostlere

“You need your big guns to fire,” says Donald. “The US big guns didn’t get as many points as ours. Rory has made no qualms about how important the Ryder Cup is to him, and I think that’s inspiring. To have someone of Rory’s calibre fighting so hard, that’s inspiring for the team.”

Donald responds to ‘two more years’ calls

Monday 29 September 2025 00:03 , Lawrence Ostlere

Luke Donald is asked about staying on for two more years. “My answer is, I’m going to enjoy tonight.”

Earlier, during the initial trophy celebrations, he said “we’ll see” when asked the same question.

EUROPE WIN THE RYDER CUP

Monday 29 September 2025 00:02 , Chris Wilson

‘It’s about as intense of a rollercoaster of emotions I’ve ever had’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:56 , Chris Wilson

“It’s about as intense of a rollercoaster of emotions I’ve ever had, for sure on a golf course, maybe in my life!” says Jon Rahm.

“The intensity out there was incredible. The US team did nothing short of amazing. What they almost pulled off was incredible.

“Luckily we had a big enough lead and the right people at the back to get it done. Hard to describe.

“What an atmosphere it’s been, how tough it’s been for all of us. I couldn’t be any prouder.

“We came together as a team and did what a lot of people thought was impossible here in New York. This one feels very special,” he adds.

Bradley: ‘Donald is the best European captain of all time’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:49 , Chris Wilson

“I would have set the course up a little differently,” if he could have done anything differently.

“But Europe played better than us and deserved to win. They are a great team,” he explains.

“In my eyes, Luke Donald is the best European captain of all time.

“I’ve got a real weird relationship with this tournament. A lot of heartbreak. But I still love it, and I love the guys.

“I love being out here again. I don’t know if I’ll ever get to do this again. I will remember this for the rest of my life.”

Fleetwood: ‘It’s been an unbelievable week’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:42 , Chris Wilson

“It’s been an unbelievable week, I’m so proud of the team. All of my records don’t matter if the team doesn’t win,” says a delighted Tommy Fleetwood.

“We just couldn’t get any momentum today, we had a lot of blue on the board but that faded away.

“We didn’t win the session, that is what we wanted to do, but we won the Ryder Cup, and that is all that matters,” he adds.

McIlroy ‘drapes European flag over DeChambeau’s name’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:38 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage Black

Some more insight into the celebrations from Lawrence Ostlere, who is witnessing it all at a raucous Bethpage Black:

“McIlroy’s last act before he disappears inside the dressing room is to celebrate with thousands of European fans below him under the bridge that leads away from the 18th green.

“He drapes a European flag over DeChambeau’s name on the side of the bridge in what I suspect was a very deliberate move.”

Fleetwood wins Nicklaus-Jacklin award

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:37 , Chris Wilson

Tommy Fleetwood has been awarded the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award, which is a fair play-type award that represents the spirit of the Ryder Cup.

Fleetwood won four of his five matches this week.

Donald: ‘I am so proud of each and every one of them’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:27 , Chris Wilson

“That has to be the most stressful 12 hours of my life!” said Luke Donald earlier.

“A shoutout to the Americans, and Keegan Bradley’s captaincy. We knew they would be tough but we didn’t know they would be this tough.

“They fought so hard so respect to them.”“USA showed amazing fight but we got it done, we won in New York, and that’s the most important thing. My guys gave everything.

“I am so proud of each and every one of them,” he added.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to retain Ryder Cup at Bethpage

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:20 , Chris Wilson

The ball vanished deep into the hole and so too did Shane Lowry’s senses in an impassioned, lumbering dance across the 18th green. An exorcism of nerves on a sizzling afternoon at Bethpage Black, the Irishman saved a staggering Europe from a state of shock after a wave of red in Sunday singles.

The birdie to tie with Russell Henley, nudged Luke Donald’s side to that magical mark of 14 points, ended an ominous American charge and the prospect of an even greater comeback than ‘The Miracle of Medinah’.

Jon Rahm mobbed the Irishman, as tears trickled down his face, relief after a chaotic 24 hours, in which he emerged as a part-time bodyguard for Rory McIlroy during a frenzied and menacing fourballs match on Saturday, which saw the event descend into chaos.

How Europe survived USA heroics in late scare to retain Ryder Cup at Bethpage

‘I don’t think there will be a better year in my golfing career’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:20 , Chris Wilson

“Incredible, you think about the last away Ryder Cup what people were saying, decades of American dominance, to be able to do what we’ve done, in Rome and here, it shut a lot of people up,” explains an emotional Rory McIlroy.

“It’s surreal, it’s full of European singing, so proud to be part of this team, so proud of Luke. It’s been one massive collective effort, once we won in Rome, we turned our attention to this. We have the blueprint for a home Ryder Cup, what do we have to do differently in an away one?

“We did the right thing and have the right people, so proud of everyone. It’s been a really tough week, I’ve felt I didn’t have much today, Scottie didn’t have much either, we weren’t at our best. The golf could’ve been better. But when you win the Ryder Cup, it’s not about you, it’s about the team.

“I made my dreams come true at Augusta, then to do what we’ve done, there’s not going to be, unless I repeat at some point, I don’t think there will be a better year in my golfing career,” he adds as he finishes.

‘It’s absolutely raucous’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:14 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage

Lawrence Ostlere reports from an ecstatic Bethpage:

“The players were giggling to each other as chants of “are you watching Donald Trump?” rang out. It’s absolutely raucous.”

EUROPE LIFT THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:10 , Chris Wilson

Several chants ring out directed towards a number of players as well as Luke Donald. Lowry is a particular target of celebration.

“This is for the legends who came before us, and the future generations who’ll be talking about this team for a long time,” adds Donald.

The captain lifts the Ryder Cup and the European celebrations can begin in earnest!

Trophy presentation underway

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:06 , Chris Wilson

There’s a quick turnaround here as the trophy ceremony begins. Plenty of cheers as the announcer states that Europe have won four of the five sessions on US soil for the first time since 1979.

Luke Donald calls it “probably the most stressful 12 hours of my life”.

‘An upbeat way to end a long, nervy day’

Sunday 28 September 2025 23:05 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage

Lawrence Ostlere reporting from Bethpage Black:

“Bob MacIntyre’s family celebrated heartily as that last putt ran past the cup to salvage him a half point, his mum screaming and hugging his dad. An upbeat way to end a long, nervy day.”

‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:57 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage

Lawrence Ostlere reporting from Bethpage Black:

“Chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” are directed at Keegan Bradley around the 18th green, followed by “you’re not singing anymore”. Jubilant European fans have taken over here.

““Two more years!” is the latest chant, as Luke Donald arrives at the 18th green to give Shane Lowry and almighty hug.”

‘Lowry for the Ryder Cup’

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:56 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage

Lawrence Ostlere reporting from Bethpage Black:

“Lowry for the Ryder Cup…

“Huge, emotional celebrations on the 18th green, where plenty of the players’ families were waiting to watch that Lowry putt. There could hardly be a more fitting player to knock it in and secure the cup, someone who says this competition is what he lives for. Unfortunately McIlory, Rose, Fleetwood and Fitzpatrick were supporting their other teammates out on the course so they had to join in the celebrations later…”

BREAKING: EUROPE WIN THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:54 , Chris Wilson

MacIntyre has a putt from 20-odd feet to tie it but he’s half-a-foot wide and that’ll be the end of that.

No it won’t! There’s a draw as Burns misses from a few feet!

Final score is 15-13 to Europe!

USA 13-15 Europe

BREAKING: EUROPE WIN THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:52 , Chris Wilson

There’s still a game going on as Burns and MacIntyre arrive on the 18th green.

Lowry is among those in tears as the competition reaches an end!

BREAKING: EUROPE WIN THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:43 , Chris Wilson

Hatton with two putts to win it.

The first is from 12 feet…it doesn’t have the line but it lands less than a foot away and that is that! It’s done!

Morikawa putts in but this game ends level, and Europe have won the Ryder Cup!

USA 12.5 – 14.5 Europe

USA 12 – 14 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:41 , Chris Wilson

Moving onto 17 and there’s some lovely stuff from MacIntyre! Goes high, sails through and settles 12 feet away.

He has a good line, has the pace, but out goes long.

Burns takes par to go into the final hole one ahead.

Morikawa & Hatton move to 18th

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:40 , Chris Wilson

This duo are onto the final hole and Hatton goes into the intermediate grass while the American finds the fairway.

However, his approach shot rolls back on the green and open the door for Hatton!

The Englishman finds the dance floor and he might have two shots at it here! He could wrap it up!

USA 12 – 14 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:38 , Chris Wilson

MacIntyre can’t sink the putt from 28 feet and both himself and Burns take par, though the American has the lead.

EUROPE RETAIN THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:35 , Chris Wilson

Griffin 1UP def Hojgaard

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:34 , Chris Wilson

Hojgaard makes a good go of it but it flies past the pin and the US have another win here.

USA 12 – 14 Europe

USA 11 – 14 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:32 , Chris Wilson

Griffin has the chance to win the match against Hojgaard but he’s some distance away and he’s short.

The Dane has the chance to outright win the Ryder Cup here! He’s about 30 feet away though.

USA 11 – 14 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:31 , Chris Wilson

Donald and the Europe team are stalking the final holes, wanting that final half.

MacIntyre misses from distance on 16. He stays one down.

Morikawa and Hatton remain level too.

USA 11 – 14 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:30 , Chris Wilson

There’s still golf to be played here, and you’d think Luke Donald wants the outright win.

Here are the scores:

Griffin 1UP vs Hojgaard (17)

Morikawa vs Hatton A/S (16)

Burns 1UP vs MacIntyre (15)

‘This is the best team in the world, the best tournament in the world’

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:27 , Chris Wilson

“I didn’t think it would come down to me, I was going down the board on the sixth hole, it looked amazingly blue, the whole week we had our teammates beside us, but on your own it’s incredibly difficult,” says an ecstatic Shane Lowry on 18.

“I played those last four holes, two down on 13 and 14, I said to Darren, I have to do something here. I hit three of the best iron shots of my life, I’m shaking, shaking over it.

“The Irish and the Ryder Cup, there’s something about it. If I missed, I don’t think I’d have ever lived it down.

“I haven’t had the best three months of golf, I felt like I was playing really well, the last few days I felt great. I was nervous, but I felt like this is where I belong. I’ve seen some amazing things in my life. This, I can’t believe it, I’ll remember it forever, my brother had a baby boy today.

“This is the best team in the world, the best tournament in the world, this is the only thing I want to do for the rest of my life,” he adds.

BREAKING: EUROPE RETAIN THE RYDER CUP

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:17 , Chris Wilson

That’s it! SHANE LOWRY HAS DONE IT!

There’s maybe six feet in it as the Irishman steps up. He’d be a suitable man to do this for the Europeans.

He does it! He drains it from six feet and Europe retain the Ryder Cup.

He’s in tears as he celebrates with his teammates.

USA 10.5 – 13.5 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:15 , Chris Wilson

This could decide it all. Henley sizes up the putt from eight feet or so to secure the match and another point for the USA.

It goes…it falls short! Lowry could level it here!

THIS TO RETAIN THE RYDER CUP!

USA 10.5 – 13.5 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:13 , Chris Wilson

Hojgaard to square his match from 12 feet – no dice.

USA 10.5 – 13.5 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:12 , Chris Wilson

It’s a great effort from Lowry too, as he lands a couple of feet closer, but he’ll need a mistake from Henley to draw this one!

‘Could Lowry pinch the half?’

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:12 , Lawrence Ostlere at Bethpage

Lawrence Ostlere reporting from Bethpage:

“Aberg, Straka and Hovland just watched Henley’s drive flare into the fairway bunker on the big screen by the 17th green and immediately marched to the 18th. Could Lowry pinch the half to retain the Ryder Cup?”

USA 10.5 – 13.5 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:11 , Chris Wilson

Back on 18 with Henley and Lowry. The American is in the bunker as he looks to find the dance floor.

128 yards from the sand – it’s a fantastic effort!

It goes high and settles 10 feet away.

Lowry has to produce something superb here.

Scoreboard

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:08 , Chris Wilson

Henley 1UP vs Lowry

Griffin 1UP vs Hojgaard

Morikawa vs Hatton A/S

Burns vs MacIntyre A/S

USA 10.5 – 13.5 Europe

Sunday 28 September 2025 22:07 , Chris Wilson

On 15, Morikawa and Hatton stay sparring, with the former landing a decent approach that nestles around feet away.

Hatton responds well though, landing within eight feet, but he can’t drain it! All square there.

Off the tee on 18, Henley is in the bunker and Lowry has set up well on the fairway.

“It’s the most important golf of their lives!” says the Sky commentator. Perhaps even an understatement!