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Europe Retains Ryder Cup at Bethpage With 15–13 Win as Fallout Over Crowd Abuse Grows

The result intensifies scrutiny of abusive fan behavior at Bethpage.

Overview

  • Europe built an 11.5–4.5 lead over the first two days, then held off a U.S. singles surge to finish 15–13 and keep the trophy.
  • Rory McIlroy condemned what he called "unacceptable and abusive" conduct, with his wife struck by a thrown drink and security tightened around his group.
  • Event emcee Heather McMahan apologized and stepped down after being shown leading an expletive-laced chant targeting McIlroy.
  • Viktor Hovland’s neck withdrawal triggered the captains’ sealed‑envelope procedure for a half point, prompting U.S. captain Keegan Bradley to say the rule "has to change."
  • The victory was Europe’s first on U.S. soil since 2012, and Phil Mickelson said his Ryder Cup involvement is finished, adding he will be a spectator rooting for Team USA.