Workforce Europe is taking the Ryder Cup again throughout the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the People to seek for solutions in what’s turning into a lopsided collection.
Shane Lowry added his identify to Irish lore within the Ryder Cup with a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th gap Sunday that assured Europe of retaining the cup. Tyrrell Hatton halved his match to make Europe an outright winner for the eleventh time within the final 15 matches.
Luke Donald grew to become the primary European captain to win back-to-back within the Ryder Cup since Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987. He had 11 of the identical 12 gamers who gained massive in Rome two years in the past. Much more spectacular was doing it on U.S. soil — at Bethpage Black, no much less — with hostile followers that have been loud and vulgar and relentless.
The ultimate rating tally — Europe 15, United States 13 — was the one actual shock.
The People at the very least confirmed a pulse and made their opponents sweat greater than anybody imagined, storming again from the biggest Sunday deficit ever in opposition to Europe.
There was a second the place a comeback really regarded attainable.
Cameron Younger and Justin Thomas gained matches on the 18th gap. Bryson DeChambeau charged from 5 right down to earn a halve. Scottie Scheffler averted getting blanked by successful his heavyweight match in opposition to Rory McIlroy.
Lowry, who contended with the worst of the New York crowds all week, had the final phrase.
He birdied three of the final 4 holes, and his last putt will put him alongside different Irishmen who’ve produced Ryder Cup heroics — Graeme McDowell at Celtic Manor in 2010, Darren Clarke and his emotional week at The Ok Membership, and Paul McGinley at The Belfry in 2002.
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Russell Henley had a 1-up lead and twice had 10-foot birdie putts on the closing holes. He left each of them quick. The final one set the stage for Lowry, who made the putt and set off a wild celebration as hundreds of followers streamed by way of the exits.
Lowry stated to his caddie strolling up the 18th, “I’ve an opportunity to do the good factor in my life.” And he did simply that.
The People tied a Ryder Cup file by successful 8 1/2 factors from the 12 singles matches. They wanted 10 factors.
The People nonetheless have a 27-16-2 lead within the collection that dates to 1927, however the trendy Ryder Cup didn’t begin till 1979 when continental Europe was invited to the celebration. Since then, Europe has captured the cup 13 out of 19 occasions.
McIlroy had stated successful a street Ryder Cup was among the many largest accomplishments in golf. It’s simply not all that uncommon. Europe has gained 5 of the final 10 away from house.
Europe’s finest gamers starred at Bethpage Black whilst New York followers hurled abuse, constructing a file seven-point lead going into the 12 singles matches.
Europe put a half-point on the board earlier than a shot was hit. Viktor Hovland, who had a summer season neck damage flare-up on Saturday, was pressured to withdraw. Harris English, whose identify had been put within the secret envelope, additionally sat out, and the match was declared halved.
That meant the People needed to win 9 of the 11 matches and halve one other, they usually put up an astonishing combat, lastly listening to cheers for the U.S. as an alternative of solely vitriol towards Europe.
“They performed higher than us,” stated U.S. captain Keegan Bradley, who stated his one remorse may be the way in which he arrange the course. Bethpage Black has a repute of being a beast, however the tough was trimmed again after which heavy rain in the course of the week made the greens tender.
There have been birdies galore, a rarity on the Black. There was hostility from the group, typical of this area and this public golf course.
And there was a European celebration, which is turning into all too acquainted.
Printed on Sep 29, 2025