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The 2025 Ryder Cup was a thrilling affair that will live long in the memory of golf fans on either side of the Atlantic.
Europe overcame tough opposition and an incredibly hostile home crowd in New York to win the iconic event 15-13.
Luke Donald's squad of stars enjoyed an outstanding start to proceedings, but Team USA showed their class on a dramatic final day.
Six Team USA players registered wins in the Sunday Singles, but it wasn’t enough, and Europe held their nerve to secure victory.
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Despite the thrilling competition between the golfers, this year’s Ryder Cup could be best remembered for the frosty relations between the European golfers and the spectators at Bethpage Black.
Rory McIlroy, in particular, had to endure a torrent of abuse over the weekend, with the golf legend's wife Erica appearing to be hit by a beer at one stage.
Shane Lowry played a key role in Europe’s victory, and he was among the first people to show their delight online.
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The 38-year-old from Ireland posted a photo to X of himself holding the Ryder Cup trophy alongside the caption: "Life long dream today."
However, that was not the only message in the post.
The photo of Lowry was taken in front of a wall that had a quote from Team USA captain Keegan Bradley.
"We are going to Bethpage to kick their f*****g a****," read the quote, made by Bradley ahead of the competition.
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It could be said that the choice of location was a veiled dig at the confidence Team USA had in their own abilities.
Lowry’s Europe had built up a seven-point lead ahead of the Sunday Singles, a seemingly impossible mountain to climb for Team USA.
No Ryder Cup side has ever overturned a deficit of more than four points to win on the final day.
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The victory was Europe’s first win in the USA since 2012 and only their fifth away win ever.
Tyrrell Hatton’s performance in Match 10 got the Europeans over the line.
The Englishman ensured Europe reached the crucial 14½ point mark.
It was Europe's second consecutive Ryder Cup triumph following their win in Rome two years ago, and they will look to make it three in a row when the competition returns to European shores at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027.
Topics: Golf, Rory Mcilroy, Ryder Cup
Jonathan Bray