Overview

• Team Europe won 15–13, clinching retention when Shane Lowry holed a six‑foot birdie on 18 to halve his match with Russell Henley after the United States mounted a strong singles comeback.
• Viktor Hovland withdrew before singles with a neck disc bulge, invoking the envelope rule for an automatic half‑point each, a provision U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said must be changed.
• Persistent abuse from sections of the Bethpage crowd led to added security and New York State Police patrols, two spectator ejections, and first‑tee emcee Heather McMahan stepping down after leading a vulgar chant at Rory McIlroy.
• Europe’s edge was on the greens, with DataGolf ranking Europeans in 10 of the top 11 spots for putting, and the visitors entered Sunday with a record 11½–4½ lead from the team sessions.
• Bradley conceded he erred with a softer course setup as Luke Donald completed a second straight winning captaincy, extending Europe’s run to 11 victories in the past 14 Ryder Cups.