Farmingdale, New York, September 29, 2025
News Summary
In a thrilling weekend at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, Europe claimed victory over the United States, winning the Ryder Cup 15 to 13. Europe dominated early, securing a significant lead that proved challenging for the U.S. to overcome, despite a strong comeback on the final day. Key moments included J.J. Spaun’s and Bryson DeChambeau’s impressive performances. With this win, Europe continues its dominant run in Ryder Cup history, marking its ninth victory out of the last twelve events.
Farmingdale, New York — A Ryder Cup That Redefined the Script
Farmingdale, New York woke up to cheers and groans after a weekend that felt like a heavyweight fight on grass. The Ryder Cup took place at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. In the end, Europe defeated the United States 15 to 13, a result that will be picked over by fans and captains for months.
What happened — the short version
From the jump Europe stamped authority on the event. Europe won three of the first four sessions of the tournament and swept both foursome and fourball matches, building a lead that proved too stubborn for the hosts to erase. Prior to Sunday’s matches, Europe held a 12 to 5 lead, and although the U.S. staged a late surge, it wasn’t enough.
Sunday drama and the comeback attempt
The final day turned into a frantic comeback attempt by the Americans. The U.S. managed a Sunday singles record-tying 8.5 points with a 6-1-5 record on the final day. Momentum swung; J.J. Spaun defeating Sepp Straka kicked off a temporary rally for the U.S. Xander Schauffle beat Jon Rahm, and Scottie Scheffler narrowly topped Rory McIlroy on Sunday, and Bryson DeChambeau put together a dramatic recovery as Bryson DeChambeau tied a record by rallying from five down to square his match with Matt Fitzpatrick.
Still, Europe had a buffer. Ludvig Åberg was the only European player to earn a full point on Sunday, beating Patrick Cantlay. One of the pivotal moments came when Shane Lowry’s crucial putt clinched a point for Europe, ensuring they kept the Ryder Cup. There was also an unusual moment when Viktor Hovland withdrew from the 12th match due to a neck injury, leading to a half-point being conceded by both teams.
Numbers, milestones, and the bigger picture
This win keeps Europe’s run of success glaringly obvious: This marks Europe’s ninth victory in the last twelve Ryder Cup events since 2000. And on U.S. soil, the feat was especially sweet — Team Europe is the first to win a Ryder Cup on U.S. soil since 2012. The event also underlined a long-term shift in golf: the game’s heart was very much in team matchplay, not just individual medals.
There were a handful of eyebrow-raising footnotes: Scottie Scheffler was the first world No. 1 to enter a Ryder Cup starting 0-4-0, and the early sessions set a lopsided tone as the score was lopsided throughout the first two days, with Europe historically dominating the matches.
Captaincy, crowd trouble and course conditions
The U.S. captain did not shy away from responsibility. Captain Keegan Bradley took responsibility for the team’s performance and acknowledged a need for reevaluation in team strategy and selection. He and his staff pointed to mistakes in course setup and pairings as key missteps. Crowds were a factor too — the European team faced considerable heckling from American crowds, particularly directed at Rory McIlroy — atmosphere that sometimes boiled into distraction.
Weather and turf played their part: Heavy rain preceding the event contributed to the soft conditions of the greens, affecting play. That left Bethpage Black playing softer and more receptive, which favored tight, team-oriented golf rather than runaway power shots.
What this means next
The Ryder Cup now heads into a four-year pause before the next edition. The next Ryder Cup will take place in 2027 at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland. For Team USA it’s time to review pairings and course strategy; for Europe, it’s a chance to reinforce a team dynamic that’s been ruthless since the turn of the century.
FAQ
Q: Where did the Ryder Cup take place?
A: The Ryder Cup took place at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
Q: What was the final score?
A: Europe defeated the United States 15 to 13.
Q: How many recent Ryder Cups has Europe won?
A: This marks Europe’s ninth victory in the last twelve Ryder Cup events since 2000.
Q: How did the U.S. perform on Sunday?
A: The U.S. managed a Sunday singles record-tying 8.5 points with a 6-1-5 record on the final day.
Q: Was there an injury during the event?
A: Viktor Hovland withdrew from the 12th match due to a neck injury, leading to a half-point being conceded by both teams.
Q: What was Europe’s lead before Sunday?
A: Prior to Sunday’s matches, Europe held a 12 to 5 lead.
Q: Which European player earned a full point on Sunday?
A: Ludvig Åberg was the only European player to earn a full point on Sunday, beating Patrick Cantlay.
Q: Did Europe dominate the opening sessions?
A: Europe won three of the first four sessions of the tournament and swept both foursome and fourball matches.
Q: Is this the first European win on U.S. soil since when?
A: Team Europe is the first to win a Ryder Cup on U.S. soil since 2012.
Q: Where is the next Ryder Cup?
A: The next Ryder Cup will take place in 2027 at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland.
Q: Did the U.S. captain accept responsibility?
A: Captain Keegan Bradley took responsibility for the team’s performance and acknowledged a need for reevaluation in team strategy and selection.
Q: Did weather affect play?
A: Heavy rain preceding the event contributed to the soft conditions of the greens, affecting play.
Quick Reference Table — Key Facts and Moments
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York |
| Final Score | Europe 15 — United States 13 |
| Europe’s recent record | 9 victories in the last 12 Ryder Cup events since 2000 |
| Sunday performance (U.S.) | Record-tying 8.5 points with a 6-1-5 record on the final day |
| Notable injury | Viktor Hovland withdrew from the 12th match due to a neck injury (half-point conceded) |
| Key European clincher | Shane Lowry’s crucial putt clinched a point for Europe |
| Only full European point on Sunday | Ludvig Åberg beat Patrick Cantlay |
| Next Ryder Cup | 2027 at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland |
That’s the snapshot: a drama-filled Ryder Cup where strategy, crowd heat, weather and a few gutsy comebacks wrote the headline. Expect long reviews, tough questions for selectors, and players circling the next date at Adare Manor with fresh motivation.
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Additional Resources
- Golf Digest: Keegan Bradley’s Regret as Captain
- Fox News: Rory McIlroy Discusses Ryder Cup
- USA Today: Europe Dominates USA in Ryder Cup
- New York Times: Why the U.S. is Losing the Ryder Cup
- PGA Tour: Live Updates from Ryder Cup
- Wikipedia: Ryder Cup
- Google Search: Ryder Cup 2025
- Google Scholar: Ryder Cup 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Ryder Cup
- Google News: Ryder Cup 2025
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