Europe Secures Victory in Dramatic Ryder Cup Showdown Against US

Mon Oct 20 2025 03:38:42 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a gripping finale to the Ryder Cup, Europe held off a fierce comeback from the US team to clinch victory at Bethpage Black, with standout performances solidifying Luke Donald's legacy.

Europe triumphed in the Ryder Cup with a 15-13 victory over the US after a fierce battle on the final day. Despite leading by seven points at one point, the Americans mounted a strong challenge, but key performances from players like Tyrrell Hatton and Ludvig Aberg ensured Europe's win, marking a historic away victory.

Europe Secures Victory in Dramatic Ryder Cup Showdown Against US

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

The headlines were being written long before Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles kicked off, as Europe led by an unprecedented seven points after the opening two days (11½-4½), just three points shy of victory.

However, what seemed like an easy win soon turned out to be anything but, as the US fought back valiantly. Despite the pressure and the record at stake—no team had ever come back from more than four points down—the Americans put up a fierce challenge. In the end, Europe stumbled to a narrow 15-13 victory, with Ludvig Aberg as the sole player to win his match, while six American players notched wins.

Tyrrell Hatton clinched the crucial 14½ point for Europe, making them the fifth European team to win an away Ryder Cup since 2012 and marking Luke Donald as a confirmed Ryder Cup legend. Having already led his team to victory in Rome, Donald became only the second captain, after Tony Jacklin, to lead a side to wins both home and away.

How an Extraordinary Day Unfolded

The US needed 10 points to reclaim the trophy and began their quest with the announcement that Viktor Hovland would be sidelined due to injury—turning up the heat on the competition.

As matches progressed, Europe appeared to be in control. But the momentum shifted when new US players, like Cam Young, delivered strong performances. Even amidst the pressure, the European team held their ground, thanks to a resilient showing from their top players.

As points stacked up, the pressure built on Europe and the US fans became almost palpable. The turning point came when Shane Lowry, amidst the jeers, delivered a crucial point that pushed Europe ahead to a victory they were determined to claim outright.

The day culminated with Hatton matching his American opponent's score, allowing Europe to celebrate their 15-13 victory and solidify their standing in Ryder Cup history. Despite the valiant US effort, the culmination of the matches ensured this would be remembered as a historic win for Europe.