Scottie Scheffler
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The Power of the Crowd: How Bethpage's Raucous Atmosphere Became Team USA's 13th Man
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Long before the first ball was struck at Bethpage Black, both captains knew that the boisterous New York crowd would be a major factor in the 2025 Ryder Cup. What no one could have predicted was just how decisive that factor would become. The atmosphere at Bethpage was unlike anything the Ryder Cup has seen in decades—a perfect storm of passionate golf fans, New York sporting culture, and the accessibility that comes with hosting the event at a public course. The result was an intoxicating, deafening wall of sound that propelled the American Ryder Cup players and rattled their European opponents. **A Public Course, A People's Event** Bethpage Black is not a private country club insulated from the public. It is a municipal course where everyday golfers play for less than $100. The fans who packed the course were not corporate guests in suits sipping champagne—they were die-hard golf enthusiasts who had camped out for tickets, many of whom had played the Black Course themselves and understood its brutal challenges. This created an authentic, raw energy that private club venues simply cannot replicate. **The New York Edge** New York sports fans are legendary for their passion, intensity, and willingness to get under the skin of opponents. From Yankees Stadium to Madison Square Garden, visiting teams know they're in for a hostile environment. That same energy translated perfectly to the golf course. European players faced a constant barrage of noise, from roars celebrating American success to strategic heckling designed to break concentration. It was psychological warfare conducted by tens of thousands. **Strategic Crowd Management** The American captain understood the power of the crowd and used it strategically. By front-loading the Sunday singles lineup with their stars, they ensured early American victories that would ignite the crowd and create unstoppable momentum. Each red number on the scoreboard triggered louder roars, which in turn energized the players still on the course. It became a self-reinforcing cycle that European Ryder Cup players simply could not overcome. **The Intimidation Factor** Several European players later admitted that the crowd affected their game. The constant noise made it difficult to concentrate on pre-shot routines. The wall of sound on key putts added an extra layer of pressure. Even for seasoned major champions, the experience was unlike anything they had faced. Walking to the first tee felt less like a golf tournament and more like entering a gladiatorial arena. **Memorable Crowd Moments** Several moments from the week will live in Ryder Cup lore: * The eruption when Scottie Scheffler holed a 25-foot eagle putt on Friday, a roar so loud it could be heard across the entire course. * The sustained chant of "U-S-A! U-S-A!" that echoed across Bethpage as multiple American leads built on Saturday afternoon. * The emotional scenes on the 18th green Sunday, where the crowd surged forward to celebrate with the victorious American team. **The Double-Edged Sword** While the crowd was a massive advantage for Team USA at home, it also serves as a warning for future away matches. The Europeans will remember this atmosphere when the Americans arrive at Adare Manor in 2027. They will seek to replicate—and perhaps surpass—this level of intimidation on their home soil. The Ryder Cup's home-field advantage has always been significant, but Bethpage proved it can be the deciding factor. **A Defining Characteristic** Ultimately, the Bethpage crowd became the story of the 2025 Ryder Cup. They were loud, passionate, partisan, and utterly instrumental in the American victory. They reminded the world that the Ryder Cup is not just a golf tournament—it is a sporting spectacle where atmosphere and emotion matter as much as birdies and pars. For the Ryder Cup players who lifted the trophy on Sunday, the roar of the Bethpage crowd will echo in their memories forever.
A Home Defeat: 5 Reasons Why Team USA Falstered at Bethpage Black
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – On paper, they were a powerhouse, playing on home soil with a roaring crowd behind them. But the 2025 Ryder Cup ended in disappointment for Team USA. The defeat was not due to a single failure, but a collection of issues that plagued the team all week. Here are the five key reasons the Americans will have to wait another two years for a chance at redemption. **1. The Foursomes Fortress Crumbled** To win a Ryder Cup, you must be competitive in the alternate-shot format. Team USA was not. For the second consecutive Ryder Cup, the Americans were thoroughly outplayed in foursomes. The inability to form consistently effective partnerships in this demanding format put them in a deep hole early, a deficit from which they could never fully recover. **2. Top Ryder Cup Players Didn't Deliver** Team USA relied on its top-ranked players like Scottie Scheffler and others to lead the charge, but they struggled to find their best form. Constantly pitted against Europe's elite, the American stars couldn't generate the points needed at the top of the lineup, failing to create the momentum the team desperately needed. **3. A Cold Putter at the Worst Time** It's a Ryder Cup cliché because it's true: the event is a putting contest. Time and time again, especially in the pairs matches, a European player would drain a critical 10-foot putt while an American player's attempt would slide by. These small moments add up, creating a massive swing in momentum and points over three days. **4. Lack of an Emotional Spark** While players like Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay played with immense passion, the team as a whole seemed to lack the fiery, cohesive energy that has defined past winning American teams. They were out-cheered and out-energized by a European side that seemed to relish the fight more. **5. Out-Captained and Out-Strategized** From pairings that didn't quite click to a Sunday singles lineup that couldn't produce the required fast start, the American strategy seemed one step behind the Europeans all week. The European captain made the right moves at the right times, while the American side was left searching for answers that never came.
Biography
Scottie Scheffler has established himself as one of the most dominant forces in modern golf. A product of the University of Texas, he burst onto the scene with a phenomenal 2022 season, winning four times in two months, including his first major at The Masters, and ascending to World No. 1. Known for his unique footwork, unflappable demeanor, and incredibly consistent ball-striking, Scheffler is a formidable opponent in any format.
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In his 2021 debut at Whistling Straits, Scheffler was tasked with facing the then-World No. 1 Jon Rahm in the Sunday Singles. As a rookie, he put on a masterful performance, defeating the formidable Spaniard 4 & 3, securing a key point in Team USA's record-breaking victory and announcing his arrival as a match-play force.
