On this day in 2014: Europe retain Ryder Cup with Gleneagles victory
2 years, 2 months ago

On this day in 2014: Europe retain Ryder Cup with Gleneagles victory

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Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and wildcards
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ryder Cup 2025: Predicting Team Europe including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and wildcards

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A year out from the 2025 Ryder Cup, a cloud looms over Team Europe’s bid to make history
2 months, 4 weeks ago

A year out from the 2025 Ryder Cup, a cloud looms over Team Europe’s bid to make history

The Independent  

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What Keegan Bradley’s shocking hire tells us about the U.S. Ryder Cup team’s future
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What Keegan Bradley’s shocking hire tells us about the U.S. Ryder Cup team’s future

New York Times  

Sitting in front of the TV, surrounded by his family, watching the one event in the world he cares most about, Keegan Bradley didn’t lament his own absence. But on that couch, Bradley rallied his son to cheer on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He was the veteran who did not get to make the trip to Rome, the one …

Column: Team USA always comes home with some drama. Just never the Ryder Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Column: Team USA always comes home with some drama. Just never the Ryder Cup

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — The Americans always seem to come home from the Ryder Cup with plenty of drama. “I’ve already done seven or eight interviews today,” Stefan Schauffele said Sunday from just beyond the first tee at Marco Simone as he waited for his son’s singles match to start. The topic sounded dramatic — Xander Schauffele potentially not playing …

Ryder Cup 2023 awards: Best player, shot, moment and early Bethpage Black prediction
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023 awards: Best player, shot, moment and early Bethpage Black prediction

The Independent  

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Europe celebrates another big Ryder Cup win at home in Rome
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe celebrates another big Ryder Cup win at home in Rome

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy referred to that “Miracle in Medinah” as a happy accident, a Ryder Cup that Europe was never meant to win because the matches favor the home team. Two years ago, the Americans felt the Ryder Cup was finally swinging their way when they handed Europe its worst beating, 19-9, at Whistling Straits. “Ever since …

McIlroy targets 2025 win in the U.S. after Europe regains Ryder Cup in Rome
1 year, 2 months ago

McIlroy targets 2025 win in the U.S. after Europe regains Ryder Cup in Rome

The Hindu  

The dust had barely settled on Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over the United States on Sunday before Rory McIlroy set his sights on New York and winning the 2025 edition in hostile territory. After suffering a chastening 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits two years ago, Europe restored their pride with a 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 win at the Marco Simone Golf …

Europe captain Luke Donald: I think these guys will be around for a long time
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe captain Luke Donald: I think these guys will be around for a long time

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Rory McIlroy and the age-old question of what the Ryder Cup means to golf’s stars
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy and the age-old question of what the Ryder Cup means to golf’s stars

New York Times  

ROME — Rory McIlroy has finished in the top 10 in eight of his last 10 major championship appearances, including two solo runner-ups. “I couldn’t give a s—.” Seeing things come full circle in Rome, McIlroy said Sunday: “It’s the best competition in golf. Recounting the events, he said he was “actually about to drop my bag and go into …

Ryder Cup 2023 LIVE: Day 3 scores as McIlroy Europe hold off USA comeback to secure victory
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023 LIVE: Day 3 scores as McIlroy Europe hold off USA comeback to secure victory

The Independent  

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Europe win fiery Ryder Cup over USA after Tommy Fleetwood seals triumph
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe win fiery Ryder Cup over USA after Tommy Fleetwood seals triumph

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Rory McIlroy takes inspiration from Roman emperor to lead Europe to Ryder Cup success as top scorer
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy takes inspiration from Roman emperor to lead Europe to Ryder Cup success as top scorer

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Rory McIlroy was still running hot after his parking-lot outburst at the Ryder Cup on Saturday night as he made his way to Marco Simone the following morning to help Europe regain the golden trophy. But at the same time, being part of a losing Ryder Cup team sucks, it really does.” McIlroy, Jon Rahm and …

Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after American fightback
1 year, 2 months ago

Fleetwood secures Ryder Cup for Europe after American fightback

The Hindu  

When the Ryder Cup comes to Europe, the home team has been unbeatable. Team Europe led 10 1/2-5 1/2 entering Sunday’s 12 singles matches needing four points to win, with the U.S. team required to get 8 1/2 points to retain the cup. I’ll take my 12 any Cup.” Europe’s “big three” -- Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, Jon Rahm …

Rory McIlroy Finishes as Top Scorer as Team Europe Clinch Ryder Cup Victory
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy Finishes as Top Scorer as Team Europe Clinch Ryder Cup Victory

News 18  

Rory McIlroy said on Sunday that being the leading points scorer in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory “means a lot” after his disappointing performance at Whistling Straits two years ago left him in tears. McIlroy headed into the 2021 event struggling for form and went on to lose all three of his pairs matches before a consolation singles victory as Europe …

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — The best collection of players at Marco Simone had flags from their eight countries draped around their shoulders as they took turns clutching and thrusting the gold Ryder Cup, the very trophy that turns them into one nation, one team, with one purpose. “Not many people gave us a chance, I don’t think, especially two years …

Rory McIlroy spat adds spice to Ryder Cup climax
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy spat adds spice to Ryder Cup climax

The Hindu  

The Ryder Cup is set for a fiery climax on Sunday after Rory McIlroy’s row with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie overshadowed the American’s late surge in Saturday’s fourballs which gave the USA a glimmer of hope. Cantlay and Clark prevailed in the day’s final fourballs match against McIlroy and Matthew Fitzpatrick, sparking wild celebrations from the US team and fans. Europe …

Rory McIlroy leads Europe to another Ryder Cup win on home soil over the U.S.
1 year, 2 months ago

Rory McIlroy leads Europe to another Ryder Cup win on home soil over the U.S.

LA Times  

Europe’s Rory McIlroy celebrates after winning his singles match against Sam Burns of the U.S. at the Ryder Cup in Italy on Sunday. Europe won back the the Ryder Cup on Sunday, just like it always does before its raucous crowd, with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the decisive point to extend its dominance over the …

Ryder Cup: Europe holds off late USA comeback to regain Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup: Europe holds off late USA comeback to regain Cup

CNN  

CNN — Europe survived a Sunday scare to regain the Ryder Cup, holding off a late US fightback to win 16.5 - 11.5 in Rome. “I’m so proud of my team … it’s been the greatest week of my life!” Nicolai Højgaard and Lowry celebrate victory. I maybe made some poor decisions … I’ll reflect at some point, but it’s …

Europe clinches Ryder Cup over USA: How the Europeans extended their winning streak on home soil
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe clinches Ryder Cup over USA: How the Europeans extended their winning streak on home soil

New York Times  

Team Europe clinched the 2023 Ryder Cup Sunday against Team USA, winning 16 1/2 to 11 1/2. Here’s what you need to know: It marks Europe’s 12th Ryder Cup victory since 1979, when all of continental Europe could participate. — Kellenberger Full Sunday singles results Match 1: Scheffler tied Rahm Match 2: Hovland defeats Collin Morikawa Match 3: Cantlay defeats …

Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Europe’s win at Marco Simone
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Europe’s win at Marco Simone

New York Times  

Down five points entering Sunday, the Americans needed a record comeback in singles to retain the Ryder Cup. The last three winning Ryder Cup sides – the U.S. in 2021, and Europe in 2018 & 2023 – have got incredible production out of top-five players in the OWGR, posting a combined record of 30-5-5. Rory McIlroy’s 3&1 singles victory over …

Another road Ryder Cup lost, the time for American introspection has come
1 year, 2 months ago

Another road Ryder Cup lost, the time for American introspection has come

New York Times  

ROME — Now comes the fun part. But wondering what it’ll take to ever win another Ryder Cup? GO DEEPER Rory McIlroy and the age-old question of what the Ryder Cup means We’ve been through this before, so much so that the excellent authors John Feinstein and Shane Ryan wrote books on the 2016 and 2021 Ryder Cup wins, each …

Team Europe extends Ryder Cup lead to seven points over U.S.
1 year, 2 months ago

Team Europe extends Ryder Cup lead to seven points over U.S.

The Hindu  

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg trampled Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka 9 and 7 in a record-breaking Saturday morning foursomes session, and Team Europe is five points away from winning the 44th Ryder Cup this weekend near Rome. Europe leads the United States team 9 1/2-2 1/2 after winning three of four matches Saturday morning at Marco Simone Golf and …

Europe builds a 5-point lead in Ryder Cup. Cantlay gives the Americans hope
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe builds a 5-point lead in Ryder Cup. Cantlay gives the Americans hope

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Europe has a five-point lead and history on its side in the Ryder Cup. Johnson wasn’t about to reprise Ben Crenshaw’s famous, “I have a good feeling about this” speech on the eve of the final day at Brookline in 1999 when the Americans rallied from a 10-6 deficit. “I’ll just leave it at that.” Cantlay …

Ryder Cup 2023: Do Europe and USA players receive prize money?
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023: Do Europe and USA players receive prize money?

The Independent  

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Hovland and Åberg looks like a long-term Ryder Cup combo for Europe. They’ve already made history
1 year, 2 months ago

Hovland and Åberg looks like a long-term Ryder Cup combo for Europe. They’ve already made history

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg has the makings of a lasting Ryder Cup partnership for Europe. 1 and Koepka, a five-time major champion, were taken down by a guy playing his second Ryder Cup and another — Åberg — who only turned professional four months ago. “We didn’t meet a sharp Scottie and Brooks,” Hovland said, …

Live updates | Hats off to Cantlay as U.S. team makes playful gesture beside 18th green
1 year, 2 months ago

Live updates | Hats off to Cantlay as U.S. team makes playful gesture beside 18th green

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Hats off to Patrick Cantlay. ___ Patrick Cantlay holed birdie putts to win the final three holes and earn the Americans a 1-up win in the final fourballs match on Day 2 at the Ryder Cup, giving them a glimmer of hope of retaining the golden trophy. ___ Max Homa and Brian Harman have delivered their …

Europe relish 18th hole drama after crushing America on day one of Ryder Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe relish 18th hole drama after crushing America on day one of Ryder Cup

The Independent  

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Ryder Cup day two: Europe aim to build on record-equalling start
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup day two: Europe aim to build on record-equalling start

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The Ryder Cup was turned on its head Saturday. Here’s what it looked like
1 year, 2 months ago

The Ryder Cup was turned on its head Saturday. Here’s what it looked like

New York Times  

ROME — Members of the United States’ Ryder Cup team sat upon a crowded hillside late Saturday afternoon, looking out over the 16th green at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club. Just as the Masters doesn’t really start until the back nine Sunday, a losing U.S. Ryder Cup team doesn’t really take shape until speculation runs rampant over its team …

Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood and more
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup analysis: What to know about Viktor Hovland, Tommy Fleetwood and more

New York Times  

Before controversy and tensions bubbled from the 18th green into the parking lot at Marco Simone Saturday afternoon, the Americans made a valiant charge to cut the European advantage from 7 to 5 points. A 4&2 win by Max Homa and Brian Harman prevented the U.S. from becoming the first side in Ryder Cup history to play the first three …

Europe storm into record-equalling five-point lead at Ryder Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe storm into record-equalling five-point lead at Ryder Cup

The Independent  

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Ryder Cup: ‘Fleetwood Mac’ helps Europe soar to dream start, rocking US with opening sweep
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup: ‘Fleetwood Mac’ helps Europe soar to dream start, rocking US with opening sweep

CNN  

CNN — The pairing dubbed “Fleetwood Mac” sealed a start of dreams for Europe at the Ryder Cup, completing a landslide rout in the Friday morning foursomes sessions. Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy saw off Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay to power the hosts into a commanding 4-0 lead at a raucous Marco Simone Golf Club, stunning Team USA with …

Ryder Cup: Europe conjure late magic to prevent US from winning a single match and take dominant day one lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup: Europe conjure late magic to prevent US from winning a single match and take dominant day one lead

CNN  

CNN — Rome turned blue as Europe stunned the United States in a Ryder Cup opening battle for the ages at Marco Simone Golf Club on Friday. Having swept the visitors in the morning foursomes, a flurry of remarkable late shots in the closing fourballs saw the hosts stop Team USA from winning a single match in a day for …

Ryder Cup 2023: US golf fans are particularly unpleasant. Worse, they think they’re funny
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023: US golf fans are particularly unpleasant. Worse, they think they’re funny

The Independent  

The Ryder Cup’s organisers claim theirs is “an event like no other”. Indeed, over the next few days, watching them in action, it will be hard to disagree with the notion posited by Pete Willett who, before watching his brother Danny play in the 2016 staging of the transatlantic contest at the Hazeltine course in Minnesota, reckoned American Ryder Cup …

How the United States can win the Ryder Cup and end the long road losing streak
1 year, 2 months ago

How the United States can win the Ryder Cup and end the long road losing streak

New York Times  

ROME — Ghosts haunt this eternal city. Keep the vibes Two years ago when the group chat for the 2021 Ryder Cup team began, Collin Morikawa was faced with the most dreaded part of any group chat — the mysterious phone numbers not in your contacts. GO DEEPER The journey of the 36-year-old Ryder Cup rookie: 'I was embarrassed by …

Ryder Cup 2023: Meet Team Europe including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and each wildcard pick
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023: Meet Team Europe including Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and each wildcard pick

The Independent  

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Ryder Cup 2023: ‘Simple manner’ why Bryson DeChambeau not in cup, says Zach Johnson
1 year, 2 months ago

Ryder Cup 2023: ‘Simple manner’ why Bryson DeChambeau not in cup, says Zach Johnson

The Hindu  

Bryson DeChambeau stirred the Ryder Cup debate after winning his second LIV Golf event in as many months on Sunday, saying he believes there are “numerous” players on the breakaway tour who should be competing in Rome this week. Team USA’s first-time captain was asked during Monday’s opening press conference why he didn’t call on DeChambeau and other Ryder Cup …

Europe captain Luke Donald relishing return of Ryder Cup roar
1 year, 2 months ago

Europe captain Luke Donald relishing return of Ryder Cup roar

The Hindu  

Europe suffered its worst Ryder Cup defeat two years ago at a hostile Whistling Straits but captain Luke Donald believes the energy of the home crowd in Rome can be a decisive factor in reclaiming the trophy this week. Former world number one Donald was one of Padraig Harrington’s vice captains in 2021 as the United States romped to a …

Rory McIlroy much prefers Europe’s Ryder Cup build-up to ‘well rested’ USA team
1 year, 3 months ago

Rory McIlroy much prefers Europe’s Ryder Cup build-up to ‘well rested’ USA team

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RYDER CUP ’23: Facts and figures for the 44th Ryder Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

RYDER CUP ’23: Facts and figures for the 44th Ryder Cup

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup: Event: 44th Ryder Cup matches. Last time: The Americans had their youngest team with six Ryder Cup rookies and gave Europe its worst loss, 19-9, at Whistling Straits. The context: Eleven of the 24 players in this Ryder Cup were not born the last time the Americans won in …

RYDER CUP ’23: Capsules of the European team in Rome
1 year, 3 months ago

RYDER CUP ’23: Capsules of the European team in Rome

Associated Press  

A capsule look at the European team for the Ryder Cup, to be played Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Marco Simone in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy : RORY MCILROY Age: 34 Country: Northern Ireland World ranking: 2 Ryder Cup record: 12-12-4 Career victories: 33 2023 victories: Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Genesis Scottish Open. JON RAHM Age: 28 Country: Spain World ranking: 3 …

Ryder Cup Guide: Schedule, how to watch and betting favorites
1 year, 3 months ago

Ryder Cup Guide: Schedule, how to watch and betting favorites

Associated Press  

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — Europe is in a commanding position to win the Ryder Cup and reclaim the 17-inch gold trophy. The Europeans led 10 1/2-5 1/2 after two days, but Patrick Cantlay and Wyndham Clark won a feisty final fourballs match on Saturday to give the U.S. a glimmer of hope entering Sunday’s 12 singles matches at Marco Simone …

Ryder Cup rest or rust? Most members of the US team will go a month without competition
1 year, 3 months ago

Ryder Cup rest or rust? Most members of the US team will go a month without competition

Associated Press  

Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship and then was on a plane that night headed to France to play in the Ryder Cup. The series will feature Curry alongside now-retired Golden State Warriors teammate Andre Iguodala, former U.S. Women’s Open champion Michelle Wie West and swing coach Alex Riggs. SENATE HEARING ON SAUDI DEAL U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is leading …

Polish golfer Meronk received ‘a big shock’ when he was left off Europe’s Ryder Cup team
1 year, 3 months ago

Polish golfer Meronk received ‘a big shock’ when he was left off Europe’s Ryder Cup team

Associated Press  

KILDARE, Ireland — Polish golfer Adrian Meronk received “a big shock” when captain Luke Donald called to let him know that he wouldn’t be picked for Europe’s Ryder Cup team. “It’s been an emotional time for me to be honest, from shock to sadness to anger and now I’m trying to turn it into motivation going into this week,” Meronk …

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg among Luke Donald’s picks for Europe in Ryder Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg among Luke Donald’s picks for Europe in Ryder Cup

The Hindu  

Ludvig Aberg’s rapid rise in just three months as a pro was capped Monday when the 23-year-old Swede was selected as one of the European team’s captain’s picks for the Ryder Cup against the United States outside Rome this month. Aberg posted four top-25 finishes in his first two months on the PGA Tour, then headed back to Europe in …

Aberg wins European Masters and stakes Ryder Cup claim. Fitzpatrick and MacIntyre qualify for Europe
1 year, 3 months ago

Aberg wins European Masters and stakes Ryder Cup claim. Fitzpatrick and MacIntyre qualify for Europe

Associated Press  

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Swedish rookie Ludvig Aberg surged to a two-shot win at the European Masters on Sunday and right into the Ryder Cup picture for Europe when the six captain’s picks are announced Monday. Fitzpatrick faded to a tie for third, three shots back, though secured direct qualification for the Ryder Cup team to face the United States on …

Final automatic spots in Europe’s Ryder Cup team to be finalized in Swiss mountains
1 year, 3 months ago

Final automatic spots in Europe’s Ryder Cup team to be finalized in Swiss mountains

Associated Press  

It’s four down, eight to go in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The race for a spot in Luke Donald’s 12-man lineup for next month’s Ryder Cup in Italy is in the home stretch, with the final two automatic places being determined at the European Masters starting Thursday in the picturesque, mountain-top surroundings of Crans-sur-Sierre. Here’s a look at the scenarios …

Francesco Molinari named fifth vice captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup team
1 year, 4 months ago

Francesco Molinari named fifth vice captain for Europe’s Ryder Cup team

The Hindu  

Team Europe captain Luke Donald has named Italy’s Francesco Molinari as his fifth and final vice-captain for next month’s Ryder Cup at Rome’s Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, the team announced on Wednesday. Molinari, who made his debut in the 2010 edition when Europe regained the trophy in Wales, joins brother Edoardo Molinari, Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal, Belgian Nicolas …

Molinari leads Continental Europe to victory in Hero Cup
1 year, 11 months ago

Molinari leads Continental Europe to victory in Hero Cup

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Francesco Molinari raised aloft the Hero Cup in front of his jubilant Continental Europe teammates. “It’s a great motivation for me,” said Molinari, who captained Continental Europe to a 14½-10½ win over Britain & Ireland on Sunday, ending a week when European golfers got a taste of the match-play pressure some of them will …

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