Overview

• Europe converted a record 11.5–4.5 lead from the pairs into the 14 points needed, with Shane Lowry clinching the decisive half point against Russell Henley.
• The United States surged in singles as Scottie Scheffler beat Rory McIlroy 1 up, Cameron Young and Justin Thomas won with birdies at 18, and Xander Schauffele and J.J. Spaun added points.
• Ludvig Aberg secured a key victory for Europe, while Matt Fitzpatrick halved with Bryson DeChambeau to steady the visitors during the late-session push.
• Viktor Hovland withdrew before singles with a neck issue, resulting in an opening half point awarded to each team.
• Media documented hostile taunts toward European players and a viral video showed Rory McIlroy consoling his wife after a drink was thrown from the stands, as organizers enforced a zero‑tolerance policy and team captains reacted differently.