Europe retains Ryder Cup as Lowry clinches at Bethpage Black

Europe retained the Ryder Cup with a 15 to 13 victory over the United States at Bethpage Black on Sunday, clinching the trophy when Shane Lowry holed the decisive putt. The match ended a tense week of competition and controversy, and left captains, players and officials weighing outcomes and remedies ahead of the 2027 centenary event at Adare Manor in Ireland.

Team USA mounted a spirited comeback on Sunday, earning eight points in the singles after falling behind 11.5 to 4.5 through the first two days. That late surge, including a pivotal win by Scottie Scheffler over Rory McIlroy, narrowed the gap but proved insufficient to overturn Europe’s lead. Europe’s captain Luke Donald, who guided his side to back-to-back victories, praised the determination and intensity displayed by the Americans while also commending his opposite number, Keegan Bradley, for his leadership.

“I want to take a moment to thank my friend and opposing Captain, Keegan,” Donald wrote in a social post. “His passion and love for this event, and for his country, is undeniable. The Sunday charge his players made showed just how much they wanted to win for him, and that says everything about the respect they have...