Ryder Cup 2025: Europe Seals Historic Victory at Bethpage Black
Bethpage, NY — September 28, 2025
Team Europe stunned the golf world with a dramatic 15–13 win over Team USA at Bethpage Black, clinching the Ryder Cup in one of the most thrilling final days in tournament history. After building a commanding lead, Europe held off a fierce American comeback to secure their first victory on U.S. soil since 2012.
🔥 Final Day Highlights
Europe entered Sunday needing just 2.5 points to retain the Cup. But Team USA, led by captain Keegan Bradley, mounted a relentless charge—winning six singles matches and halving three others. The pressure peaked in the final stretch, where Shane Lowry’s clutch birdie on the 18th hole earned a critical half-point against Russell Henley, sealing Europe’s retention of the Cup.
“I said to my caddie coming up 18, I have a chance to do the coolest thing in my life here,” Lowry said. “And I did it.”
🧩 Singles Match Results
Match Result Young vs. Rose USA 1 UP Thomas vs. Fleetwood USA 1 UP Fitzpatrick vs. DeChambeau Halved Scheffler vs. McIlroy USA 1 UP Åberg vs. Cantlay EUR 2&1 Schauffele vs. Rahm USA 4&3 Spaun vs. Straka USA 2&1 Henley vs. Lowry Halved Griffin vs. Højgaard USA 1 UP Morikawa vs. Hatton Halved Burns vs. MacIntyre Halved
🌍 Europe’s Legacy Grows
This win marks Europe’s sixth Ryder Cup victory in the last eight tournaments and their ninth in the past twelve. Captain Luke Donald’s team showcased grit, unity, and poise under pressure—overcoming a hostile crowd and a late American surge to etch their names into Ryder Cup history.