Rory McIlroy is fired up about Team Europe’s Ryder Cup lead .

The five-time major champion let out a throaty scream when he hit a birdie putt to win the sixth hole in he and Shane Lowry’s matchup against The U.S.’s Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns.

In a rare show of emotion on the course, McIlroy fist-pumped and bumped chests with his teammate and friend Lowry.

LISTEN TO THAT RORY SHOUT!!! 🗣️ #TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/sD3UvfLsqh — Ryder Cup Europe (@RyderCupEurope) September 26, 2025

Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the four-balls. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters

A hole later, McIlroy and Lowry would go up 3-1 with a win at hole seven.

McIlroy’s day was already off to a strong start before his clutch birdie

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