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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage as Fan Conduct Draws Condemnation

McIlroy decried abusive behavior, urging higher standards ahead of the 2027 event in Ireland.

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Rory McIlroy of Europe looks on with his wife Erica by the 17th green during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Team Europe defeated the United States 15–13 at Bethpage Black, with Rory McIlroy contributing a 3-1-1 record in five matches.
  • Sections of the home crowd targeted McIlroy with personal abuse, and a thrown drink struck his wife, Erica, during Saturday’s play.
  • Tournament officials increased security, displayed behavior warnings, and ejected spectators, with state troopers accompanying groups on Sunday.
  • Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan stepped down after video showed her joining a vulgar chant directed at McIlroy on course.
  • Tom Watson apologized for the "rude and mean-spirited" behavior by some American fans, while U.S. captain Keegan Bradley described the crowd as largely "pretty good."