2025 Ryder Cup Results
Historic European Victory at Bethpage Black - September 23-28, 2025
Europe's first away victory since 2012
Match Breakdown
Key Moment: Europe's 11.5-4.5 lead after Saturday proved insurmountable. Despite USA's 8.5-3.5 Sunday singles victory, Europe secured just 3.5 of 12 needed points to claim the Cup.
Team Rosters & Individual Records
Team USA (13 Points)
Captain: Keegan Bradley
Team Europe (15 Points)
Captain: Luke Donald
Tournament Highlights
MVP of the Tournament
Tommy Fleetwood
Record: 3-0-1 (3.5 points)
Nicklaus-Jacklin Award winner
Undefeated Performers
Jon Rahm: 3-0-1 (3.5 pts)
Tyrrell Hatton: 3-0-1 (3.5 pts)
Dominant team session partnership
Most Disappointing
Scottie Scheffler: 1-4-0 (1 pt)
0-4 in team sessions
First since 1979 to start 0-4
Best Partnership
Rahm & Hatton: Perfect 3-0 in team sessions
Dominated both foursomes and four-balls
One of modern era's best pairings
Europe's Strength
Team Sessions: 11.5-4.5
Two-day dominance
Perfect captaincy from Luke Donald
USA's Comeback Bid
Sunday Singles: 8.5-3.5 win
Would have been victory with clean sweep
Showed resilience despite deficit
Historical Significance
Europe's First Road Victory Since 2012
Europe's dominant 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black marks their first away Ryder Cup victory in 13 years. Their last road win came at Medinah 2012 (the "Miracle at Medinah"). This triumph proves Europe can win anywhere.
Luke Donald's Perfect Captaincy Record
Donald improved to 2-0 as European captain (Rome 2023: Won 16.5-11.5, Bethpage 2025: Won 15-13). His perfect record positions him as a potential multi-term captain who could lead Europe through multiple cycles.
USA's Home Course Disadvantage
Despite playing at home on a brutal American course, Team USA suffered a shocking defeat. The loss proved that home advantage doesn't guarantee victory and home pressure can weigh as heavily as road pressure.
Foursomes as Deciding Factor
Europe dominated foursomes (alternate shot), winning 12.5 of 16 points available. USA's catastrophic 2-point performance in four-point sessions directly cost them the Cup.
Looking Ahead to 2027
Europe will defend their title at Adare Manor, Ireland, September 17-19, 2027. Team USA seeks their first European victory since 1993.