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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage After U.S. Rally

It marked Europe's first Ryder Cup victory on U.S. soil since 2012.

Overview

  • Shane Lowry holed a short putt on the 18th to secure a half against Russell Henley and clinch the 14 points needed, with Europe winning 15–13.
  • Europe entered Sunday up 11.5–4.5 and started the singles at 12–5 after Viktor Hovland withdrew with a neck issue, triggering the envelope-rule half point.
  • The United States stormed back in the singles as Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young posted key wins, while Ludvig Åberg delivered Europe’s lone singles victory.
  • Reports detailed persistent abuse from sections of the home crowd; officials said two spectators were ejected as the PGA of America increased security and displayed conduct warnings.
  • The triumph capped a rare away success for Europe and a second consecutive win under captain Luke Donald.