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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage as McIlroy Condemns Abusive Fan Behavior

McIlroy said the event exposed a need for stricter crowd control.

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 held off a late U.S. singles surge to win 15–13 after building a commanding lead over the first two days at Bethpage Black.
  • Rory McIlroy went 3-1-1 and called sections of the crowd "unacceptable and abusive," noting a thrown drink struck his wife and that he repeatedly had to back off shots.
  • The PGA of America increased police presence, issued behavior warnings and ejected spectators, while Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan stepped down after joining an obscene chant.
  • Viktor Hovland withdrew with a neck issue before singles, triggering the sealed‑envelope rule that awarded a half‑point to Europe and sidelined Harris English, a policy U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said "has to change."
  • European leaders signaled they will set clearer expectations for fans at the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland as organizers review crowd management and the injury rule.