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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage After Late U.S. Push

A pre-match withdrawal under the envelope rule moved Europe closer before singles began.

Overview

  • Shane Lowry holed a six-foot putt on the 18th to secure a halved match with Russell Henley, delivering Europe’s 14th point and the retention.
  • Europe’s 11.5–4.5 advantage after Saturday was the largest two-day lead in the modern Ryder Cup era.
  • Viktor Hovland withdrew with a neck issue, invoking the envelope rule that halved his match with Harris English and added a half-point to each team.
  • The United States mounted a spirited singles rally to close within 13.5–10.5 but could not erase the deficit built over the first two days.
  • Organizers boosted security with state police and ejected spectators after abusive heckling, first-tee emcee Heather McMahan apologized and resigned, and videos showed a drink thrown toward Rory McIlroy and his wife.