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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage as Lowry Delivers Decisive Putt

A seven-point cushion from pairs play proved decisive despite a U.S. rally in the singles.

Overview

  • Europe won 15–13 for its first Ryder Cup victory on U.S. soil since 2012, giving captain Luke Donald consecutive wins as European skipper.
  • Team USA mounted a major final‑day surge, taking the bulk of the singles; Ludvig Åberg was the only European to win his match as several halves secured the remaining points.
  • Shane Lowry’s halved match against Russell Henley delivered Europe’s 14th point to retain the trophy before the final 15–13 tally was confirmed.
  • Viktor Hovland withdrew with a neck issue, triggering the envelope rule that awarded a half‑point to each side and set the morning score at 12–5 for Europe.
  • Hostile crowd behavior drew criticism after repeated insults directed at Rory McIlroy, with a stadium entertainer resigning and apologizing following a profane outburst as security ejected some spectators.