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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage, Securing First U.S. Win Since 2012

Shane Lowry clinched the trophy on a tense singles day shaped by a pre‑match half under the envelope rule after Viktor Hovland withdrew.

Overview

  • Europe closed out a 15–13 victory after leading 11.5–4.5 through two days and needing only two more points on Sunday following the enforced half point from Hovland’s scratched match.
  • The United States launched a late surge with wins by Cameron Young, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler, while Ludvig Åberg delivered Europe’s lone singles win before Lowry’s halved match secured the 14th point.
  • Lowry’s short putt on the 18th against Russell Henley locked in the retention, with later results pushing Europe to the final 15 points.
  • Event officials responded to unruly crowd behavior with heightened security and spectator conduct messages, and New York State Police said two fans were ejected.
  • Reporting documented abusive chants and insults toward European players and partners, and entertainer Heather McMahan resigned and apologized after a televised megaphone outburst directed at Rory McIlroy.