Overview

• Team Europe held off a late U.S. singles surge to win 15–13, with Shane Lowry’s halved match securing retention of the trophy.
• Rory McIlroy condemned sections of the Bethpage crowd as "unacceptable and abusive," after insults disrupted play and a thrown drink struck his wife, Erica.
• Heather McMahan, the event emcee, apologized and stepped down after leading a profane chant targeting McIlroy.
• Viktor Hovland withdrew with a neck injury under the Captain’s Agreement, awarding a half-point; U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said the rule "has to change."
• Security presence was increased and some spectators were ejected, while players and commentators urged tougher standards ahead of future Ryder Cups, including Ireland in 2027.