Europe Clings to 3-Point Lead as Epic Sunday Singles Matchups Are Unveiled at Bethpage
Team Europe will take a crucial 9.5 to 6.5 lead into the final day. With the fate of the cup resting on their shoulders, the 24 Ryder Cup players now know their opponents for a dramatic Sunday singles showdown.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – After a dramatic and hard-fought Saturday on the formidable Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Team Europe holds a pivotal 9.5 to 6.5 lead over Team USA heading into the final day of the 2025 Ryder Cup.
The second day of competition saw Europe extend its lead, only for a determined American side to claw back crucial points, keeping their hopes of a monumental home-soil comeback alive. The fate of the trophy now rests squarely on the shoulders of the 24 Ryder Cup players who will compete in Sunday's head-to-head singles matches.
To win, the USA needs its players to capture 8 of the 12 available points. Europe's players need just 4.5 points to retain the Ryder Cup they won in Rome.
Captains have submitted their lineups, creating several marquee matchups that promise to deliver incredible drama.
Blockbuster Pairings Set the Stage
A titanic clash between two of the world's top Ryder Cup players, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm, will lead off the proceedings. The day's most combustible matchup will likely be the fourth one out, featuring American emotional leader Justin Thomas against European talisman Rory McIlroy—a duel between two players who personify Ryder Cup passion.
Down the card, key battles include a clash of styles between Patrick Cantlay and Viktor Hovland. These elite players are positioned in the middle of the order to play pivotal roles in the final outcome.
Official Sunday Singles Pairings & Tee Times (ET)
- 12:05 PM: Scottie Scheffler vs. Jon Rahm
- 12:17 PM: Patrick Cantlay vs. Viktor Hovland
- 12:29 PM: Brooks Koepka vs. Tyrrell Hatton
- 12:41 PM: Justin Thomas vs. Rory McIlroy
- 12:53 PM: Collin Morikawa vs. Tommy Fleetwood
- 1:05 PM: Xander Schauffele vs. Sepp Straka
- 1:17 PM: Sam Burns vs. Shane Lowry
- 1:29 PM: Wyndham Clark vs. Justin Rose
- 1:41 PM: Brian Harman vs. Robert MacIntyre
- 1:53 PM: Max Homa vs. Matt Fitzpatrick
- 2:05 PM: Jordan Spieth vs. Ludvig Åberg
- 2:17 PM: Tony Finau vs. Nicolai Højgaard
Whether Europe can hold off the American charge or if Team USA can orchestrate a comeback for the ages will be decided over 12 intense head-to-head battles. Sunday at the Ryder Cup is where these great players become legends.
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