Jon Rahm
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2025 Ryder Cup Report Card: Grading All 24 Players at Bethpage Black
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The Ryder Cup is over, and the final scores are in. Now, it's time to grade the individual performances. We've analyzed all three days of competition to give our official report card for every one of the 24 Ryder Cup players at Bethpage Black. **TEAM EUROPE** * **A+:** Jon Rahm (Undefeated pillar), Rory McIlroy (Emotional and on-course leader). * **A:** Ludvig Åberg (A superstar is born), Viktor Hovland (The engine of the team). * **A-:** Tommy Fleetwood (Mr. Reliable, delivered key points). * **B+:** Tyrrell Hatton (Brought the fire and the points), Justin Rose (Veteran leadership personified). * **B:** Robert MacIntyre (Undefeated, gritty competitor), Shane Lowry (The ultimate glue guy). * **B-:** Sepp Straka (Solid and professional in his role). * **C+:** Nicolai Højgaard (Showed potential, gained experience), Paul Casey (Veteran presence). **TEAM USA** * **B+:** Patrick Cantlay (USA's best player, played with heart). * **B:** Xander Schauffele (Solid in pairs, a quiet workhorse). * **B-:** Brooks Koepka (Resilient singles win after a tough week), Brian Harman (Gritty performance from the Open champ). * **C+:** Justin Thomas (Brought the passion, but not enough points), Collin Morikawa (A foursomes specialist). * **C:** Scottie Scheffler (Struggled under the weight of being World No. 1), Jordan Spieth (A frustrating week for the veteran). * **C-:** Wyndham Clark (A tough rookie debut), Max Homa (Couldn't recapture the magic of Rome). * **D:** Sam Burns (Struggled to find his form), Rickie Fowler (Veteran presence wasn't enough).
The Roman Recipe, Perfected: 5 Keys to Europe's Ryder Cup Victory at Bethpage
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – For the second consecutive time, the Ryder Cup is draped in blue and gold. Europe's victory at Bethpage Black was not an accident; it was the result of a perfected formula that blended superstar talent with unshakeable team chemistry. Here are the five key reasons Europe conquered America on its own soil. **1. The Unbeatable Top Two** Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm were not just part of the team; they were its heart and its spine. The two titans were sent out time and again against America's best and consistently delivered points. Their combined dominance at the top of the lineup gave Europe a foundation of points and a massive psychological edge. **2. The Emergence of Ludvig Åberg** He is no longer just a rookie with potential; he is a certified superstar. Ludvig Åberg was sensational, showcasing a level of poise and skill that is rarely seen. His powerhouse partnership with Viktor Hovland was Europe's deadliest weapon, and his performance has put all future Ryder Cup players on notice. **3. Superiority in Foursomes** The alternate-shot format is often called the truest test of team golf, and Europe once again proved to be the masters of it. Their pairings were more in sync, their strategies more effective, and their execution under pressure was superior. They built the foundation of their lead in these crucial sessions. **4. The Value of Veteran Presence** While the superstars and rookies grabbed headlines, the steadying influence of veterans like Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, and Tommy Fleetwood was vital. They provided leadership in the team room and mentored the younger players, creating a cohesive and supportive atmosphere that is a hallmark of European success. **5. They Simply Holed More Putts** At the end of the day, the Ryder Cup often comes down to who makes the critical putts from 6-15 feet. Across all three days, it was the European players who seemed to drain the momentum-swinging putts time and time again, while the Americans were plagued by costly misses. In the cauldron of Ryder Cup pressure, Europe's nerve held stronger.
Biography
Jon Rahm is a fiery and powerful competitor from the Basque region of Spain, known for his passionate demeanor and incredible talent. Following a legendary college career at Arizona State, he quickly rose to the top of the world rankings. Rahm combines immense power off the tee with a deft touch around the greens. He is a two-time major champion and is widely seen as the modern heir to Spanish Ryder Cup legends like Seve Ballesteros and José María Olazábal.
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Detailed Ryder Cup Record
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Defining Ryder Cup Moment
At the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Rahm was an undefeated force for Team Europe, going 3-0-1 in his first four matches. His defining moment came in the Friday Foursomes, where he and Nicolai Højgaard were 2 down with 2 to play against Scheffler and Koepka. Rahm hit two spectacular approach shots, including a near ace on 17, to win both holes and steal a dramatic half-point, igniting the European crowd and setting the tone for their dominance.
