Team Europe Edges Out Team USA to Win 2025 Ryder Cup

Team Europe Edges Out Team USA to Win 2025 Ryder Cup

Key Takeaways:

Europe Clinches Victory: Despite a fierce comeback from Team USA, Europe held firm to win the Ryder Cup with a final score of 15–13.

McIlroy Condemns Fan Behavior: Rory McIlroy criticized what he described as “unacceptable and abusive” conduct from some spectators, particularly after a beer was thrown toward his wife during Saturday’s matches.

Historic Comeback Attempt: Team USA faced its largest deficit since 1979 but responded with a dramatic push, winning five of the first seven Sunday matches before falling just short.

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Team USA’s Comeback Falls Just Short

Reported by CNN’s Jamie Barton

Team USA stood united on the 18th green, their expressions reflecting both pride and heartbreak after narrowly missing a historic comeback against Team Europe.

Fans witnessed a thrilling Sunday at Bethpage State Park as the Americans attempted to overturn a significant deficit. Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffele sparked early momentum, instilling hope among U.S. supporters.

“It was the hardest couple of hours of my whole life,” said an emotional Shane Lowry, who sank the putt that ensured Europe would retain the trophy. “I just can’t believe that putt went in.”

Momentum initially swung toward Europe, with early leads from Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Ludvig Åberg, and Sepp Straka. At that point, a European victory seemed inevitable.

But in true Ryder Cup fashion, the tide began to turn.

Scottie Scheffler tied his match with McIlroy, and Young managed the same against Rose. Suddenly, blue turned to white, and white turned to red on the scoreboard.

Bryson DeChambeau, who had trailed Matt Fitzpatrick by five holes, battled back to secure a critical half-point. Wins from Young, Thomas, Schauffele, and Scheffler—and the tie by DeChambeau—fueled U.S. optimism.

However, Åberg’s win and Lowry’s tie with Russell Henley ultimately sealed Europe’s triumph. Tyrrell Hatton’s draw with Collin Morikawa cemented the 15–13 victory.

Lowry and his teammates erupted in celebration, though the relief was palpable. Few expected such a narrow margin, especially after Saturday’s dominance.

Earlier in the week, McIlroy noted that winning a Ryder Cup on foreign soil was “the hardest thing to do in sport.”
Thanks to Team USA’s valiant effort, he was proven right once again.