Team USA`s valiant effort to stage a historic comeback in the 2025 Ryder Cup ultimately fell short. Europe secured the coveted trophy, showcasing remarkable resilience in the final singles matches. Shane Lowry`s crucial birdie on the 18th hole to tie Russell Henley ensured Europe reached 14 points, officially retaining the Cup. Shortly after, Tyrrell Hatton`s tie with Collin Morikawa pushed Europe`s total to 14.5 points, sealing their decisive victory.
Final Score: Europe 15 – USA 13
The leaderboard reflected a hard-fought battle, with Europe ultimately emerging victorious after a thrilling Sunday of singles matches.
Sunday Singles Match Results:
- Cameron Young defeated Justin Rose 1 UP
- Justin Thomas defeated Tommy Fleetwood 1 UP
- Bryson DeChambeau tied Matt Fitzpatrick
- Scottie Scheffler defeated Rory McIlroy 1 UP
- Ludvig Åberg defeated Patrick Cantlay 2&1
- Xander Schauffele defeated Jon Rahm 4&3
- J.J. Spaun defeated Sepp Straka 2&1
- Russell Henley tied Shane Lowry
- Ben Griffin defeated Rasmus Hojgaard 1 UP
- Collin Morikawa tied Tyrrell Hatton
- Sam Burns tied Robert MacIntyre
* Note: There were only 11 official matches played as Viktor Hovland had to withdraw due to a neck injury. His scheduled match with Harris English was automatically halved.
Key Moments from the Final Round
The final day unfolded with a series of captivating performances and dramatic swings. Team USA initiated a strong offensive, securing valuable early points. Cameron Young delivered the first American point by defeating Justin Rose, followed by Justin Thomas, who clinched his match against Tommy Fleetwood with a birdie on the 18th, significantly narrowing Europe`s lead.
However, Europe responded swiftly, with rookie sensation Ludvig Åberg securing a crucial point by triumphing over Patrick Cantlay. The tension escalated as Scottie Scheffler added another point for the U.S., besting Rory McIlroy on the 18th in a tightly contested match. Bryson DeChambeau also mounted an impressive comeback from five holes down to tie Matt Fitzpatrick, contributing a vital half-point to the American tally.
J.J. Spaun further fueled American hopes by beating Sepp Straka, continuing the U.S. chase. Yet, the European determination proved too strong. Shane Lowry`s clutch birdie on the 18th against Russell Henley was a pivotal moment, securing the point needed for Europe to ensure they would retain the Cup. The victory was then officially sealed when Tyrrell Hatton`s tie with Collin Morikawa pushed Europe past the winning threshold, igniting celebrations for the European squad.
