Overview

• Team Europe retained the Ryder Cup 15-13 at Bethpage under Luke Donald, who has not ruled out leading again at Adare Manor in 2027.
• Reports detail sustained taunting of European players, a beer thrown at Rory McIlroy’s wife, one arrest and multiple ejections, with McIlroy calling the conduct unacceptable.
• Sprague said the behavior did not reflect PGA of America values and confirmed law enforcement and private security were hired for the event, after president Don Rea initially downplayed incidents.
• The U.S. captaincy debate accelerated, with Brandel Chamblee promoting Justin Leonard or Fred Couples over Tiger Woods, while Phil Mickelson floated bringing in a leader from outside golf.
• European figures highlighted deliberate preparation for a hostile venue, including VR desensitization and team‑room planning, as Tommy Fleetwood praised the program and cited potential future captains such as Justin Rose and Francesco Molinari.