Overview

• Europe defeated the United States 15-13 at Bethpage Black, holding off a strong singles surge to keep the trophy.
• Footage circulated showing a beer tossed from the gallery striking Erica McIlroy’s hat; she was shaken but uninjured.
• Rory McIlroy called the behavior from a minority of spectators unacceptable and said he wished police had “let the dogs off the leashes.”
• State troopers lined the ropes and police dogs were on site as play was repeatedly paused to restore order, with some ejections reported.
• McIlroy contributed three-and-a-half points in team sessions before losing his singles match to Scottie Scheffler, as teammate Shane Lowry praised Erica McIlroy’s composure.