**Title: Europe Wins Ryder Cup Amid Controversial Crowd Behavior**

Team Europe successfully defended their title at the 2025 Ryder Cup, defeating Team USA 15-13 at Bethpage Black in New York. This victory marks the first time since 2012 that an away team has won the prestigious tournament. The final day was marked by a fierce comeback attempt from the U.S. team, but Shane Lowry's crucial birdie putt on the 18th hole secured the necessary points for Europe.

"I said to my caddie walking down 18, ‘I’ve got an opportunity to do the greatest thing I’ve ever done today,’ and I did it. And I’m very proud of myself," Lowry said after the match. The U.S. team entered the final day trailing 12-5 but won five of the first seven matches, igniting hopes for a historic comeback.

Despite the competitive spirit, the atmosphere at Bethpage Black was marred by unruly behavior from some fans. Rory McIlroy, a veteran of the Ryder Cup, faced significant verbal abuse throughout the tournament. He described the crowd's behavior as "unacceptable and abusive," noting that it included vulgar chants and distractions during play.

"There was a lot of language that was unacceptable and abusive behavior," McIlroy said. He highlighted instances where fans interrupted his swings and even noted that a master of ceremonies resigned after leading vulgar chants against him. "Golf should be held to a higher standard than what was seen out there this week," he added.

McIlroy acknowledged that while the negative behavior was prominent, it represented a minority of the crowd. "The majority of people here are true golf fans and are respectful," he stated. He emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum in golf, a sport known for its etiquette and respect.

The U.S. team captain, Keegan Bradley, defended the passionate nature of the home crowd but admitted that some individuals crossed the line. "You’re always going to have a few people that cross the line, and that’s unfortunate," he said. Justin Thomas, a member of the U.S. team, also expressed concern over the verbal abuse, stating, "There was definitely some nasty things said."

The tournament's atmosphere was further complicated by a controversial course setup. Bradley admitted to making a mistake by cutting down the rough at Bethpage Black, which is typically known for its challenging conditions. "I definitely made a mistake on the course setup. I should have listened a little bit more to my intuition," he said.

In a notable incident, Viktor Hovland of Europe was unable to compete due to a neck injury, but the match was not forfeited, resulting in each team receiving half a point. This rule has been in place for decades, as European captain Luke Donald pointed out, referencing past instances where similar situations occurred.

As the Ryder Cup concludes, the next tournament is set for 2027 at Adare Manor in Ireland. McIlroy has already indicated that the behavior witnessed in New York will not be tolerated in the future. "We will be making sure to say to our fans in Ireland in 2027 that what happened here this week is not acceptable," he said. The U.S. team will look to rebound after suffering back-to-back losses in the Ryder Cup.