Europe Triumphs Over the US in Dramatic Ryder Cup Finale

Fri Oct 03 2025 03:08:27 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a thrilling conclusion to the Ryder Cup held at Bethpage, Team Europe defied expectations to secure victory over the US team, marking a historic sporting achievement.

The Ryder Cup saw a tense battle as Europe held off a spirited US comeback to win 15-13, propelled by standout performances from Ludvig Aberg and Tyrrell Hatton. Despite leading comfortably at one point during the matches, Europe faced intense pressure from a determined US team, but ultimately secured enough points to retain the trophy, highlighting the legendary status of captain Luke Donald.

The 'Battering at Bethpage'. The 'Larruping on Long Island'. The 'Nobbling in New York'.

The headlines were being written before Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles even began, given Europe led by a record seven points. They only needed three more points from 12 matches for victory.

No team had overcome a more significant deficit, leading many to think the result was merely formal. However, the US team fought back valiantly, but in the end, Europe managed to secure a 15-13 win, with Ludvig Aberg being the lone player to secure a victory in his match amidst six US wins.

Tyrrell Hatton clinched Europe's pivotal 14½ points, marking a historic away victory, the first since 2012. It was fitting that Hatton secured the win, as he was one of only two players to go undefeated throughout the competition.

The win sees Luke Donald cement his legacy as a Ryder Cup captain, having now led his side to victories both at home and away. After guiding the 'Romp in Rome' in 2023, he becomes just the second captain to achieve such a feat after Tony Jacklin in the mid-1980s.

As the singles matches began on Sunday, expectations were high on both sides. With the Americans needing 10 points to reclaim the trophy, there were immediate signs of an uphill battle when Viktor Hovland was ruled out due to injury, resulting in an automatic half point for Europe.

Despite a slow start, emotional highs and lows defined the day as players on both teams fought intensely to either retain or win points for their teams. Notably, players like Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry faced substantial pressure, yet they kept their composure to secure crucial scores for Europe.

Despite a strong start, the US team closed the gap with key victories, igniting hope among their fans, especially as the matches progressed late into the day.

Ultimately, Europe clinched the trophy with a series of closely contested matches, displaying not only skill but also remarkable mental resilience under pressure. Team Europe will celebrate this win not just as a trophy retention but a testament to their unity and skill, proving they can conquer both home and away conditions in the prestigious tournament.