The Ryder Cup was a blowout for the Europeans for the first two days of competition at Bethpage Black in New York. However, the Americans fought back during the singles competition and pushed the European golfers in dramatic fashion. However, Europe was able to hang on for a 15-13 victory in the biennial event.
Ireland's Shane Lowry was able to clinch the victory for the Europeans when he finished the eighth singles match tied with Russell Henley of the United States, earning 1/2 point. That gave the Europeans their second consecutive Ryder Cup triumph after winning in Italy two years ago.
Rory McIlroy , the No. 2 golfer in world, battled top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in their match. Scheffler outlasted McIlroy in a close match, but he was undaunted that he suffered an individual def