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Rory McIlroy rips Ryder Cup fans’ behavior after hostile weekend

Rory McIlroy rips Ryder Cup fans’ behavior after hostile weekend

After a weekend of facing heckles, taunts and slurs from Ryder Cup fans, leading to added security and multiple instances when frustrations boiled over, Rory McIlroy ripped the fan behavior at Bethpage Black as unacceptable. “I don’t think we should ever accept that in golf,” McIlroy said following Europe’s 15-13 win. “I think golf should be held to a higher …

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Europe wins the Ryder Cup and reasserts dominance over Americans

Europe wins the Ryder Cup and reasserts dominance over Americans

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Staked to the largest lead in history, Europe fully expected to win the Ryder Cup on Sunday. The surprise was how much emotion poured out of the team on a final day that produced a furious American charge and, ultimately, another Irish hero. What looked to be only a matter of time before the European celebration …

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Course setup not the only mistake for captain Keegan Bradley in U.S. Ryder Cup defeat

Course setup not the only mistake for captain Keegan Bradley in U.S. Ryder Cup defeat

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Sunday at the Ryder Cup only confirmed what we believed on Saturday night: Luke Donald is a brilliant captain and sublime tactician and we are still not sure about Keegan Bradley. The second-guessing and American handwringing began even before Shane Lowry finished his victory dance after assuring Europe retained the cup and, as is always the case …

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This rule has to change before the next Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley says

This rule has to change before the next Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley says

Not that it would’ve mattered in what ended a 15-13 European Ryder Cup victory, but in the aftermath of his side’s defeat at Bethpage Black, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley was already calling for a rule change. Hours earlier, Europe’s Viktor Hovland had withdrawn from his Sunday singles match against Harris English with a neck injury, enacting the Envelope Rule, which …

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The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

1. A Moribund Two Days Followed by an ELECTRIC Sunday No matter the deficit, no matter which team is down, there’s always a point on every Ryder Cup Sunday when the comeback feels possible. When you look up on the scoreboard and see the right color, and you think if this match goes our way, and we can just flip …

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Europe holds off U.S. rally in singles, retains Ryder Cup

Europe holds off U.S. rally in singles, retains Ryder Cup

Sep 28, 2025, 05:32 PM ET FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Europe has retained the Ryder Cup, fending off a furious rally from the United States in singles play Sunday at Bethpage Black. The Americans’ hopes of a historic comeback ended when the eighth singles match between Shane Lowry and Russell Henley was halved, with the Irishman sinking a 6-foot birdie putt …

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Ryder Cup MC steps down over chant aimed at golfer Rory McIlroy : NPR

Ryder Cup MC steps down over chant aimed at golfer Rory McIlroy : NPR

Rory McIlroy of Team Europe reacts on the 14th green during the Saturday afternoon four-balls matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Sept. 27, 2025. Carl Recine/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Carl Recine/Getty Images A Ryder Cup emcee has stepped down after heckling and cursing were aimed at golf players …

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