FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- The home fans here on Long Island were treated to a thrilling finish to the 45th Ryder Cup, as the United States nearly completed a historic comeback from seven points down before falling 15-13 to Team Europe.

But the Ryder Cup is a three-day competition, and the final margin -- produced by an 8 1/2-3 1/2 advantage in Sunday singles -- obscures the deeper issues at play for the Americans, who were shellacked in foursomes and fourball.

The U.S. is now 4-11 in the event since 1995. PGA Tour pro Michael Kim, an American, stood out among the many critics looking at the bigger picture Sunday.

"I hope this finish doesn't stop Team USA from looking at the entire process that led to the first two days," Kim wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Clearly there are issues that need t

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