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FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Rory McIlroy of Team Europe is doused with champagne as teammate Shane Lowry reacts after Team Europe defeated Team United States 15-13 during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at

'Grateful he's in my life' - Lowry is McIlroy's hero

Shane Lowry retained the Ryder Cup with that putt, but as he and Rory McIlroy explain to Greg Allen, this victory took three days of hard work and forbearance.

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Shane Lowry of Team Europe celebrates after his putt to halve the hole and retain the Ryder Cup on the 18th green during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingda

Lowry holes crucial putt as Europe win Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry holed the decisive putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe before the team went on to win the tournament outright by a 15-13 margin after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.

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Shane Lowry of Team Europe hugs teammate Rory McIlroy as they talk to Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe after they tied their match with Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns of Team United States during the Friday afternoon four-ball matches of the 2025 Ryder C

McIlroy takes centre stage as Europe take control in NY

Rory McIlroy was at the centre of controversy and the action as Europe controlled the opening day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Golf • 27 Sep

Justin Rose of Europe during a press conference before a practice round ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York, USA.

Europe would accept Ryder Cup trophy from Trump - Rose

If Donald Trump hangs around for a trophy presentation and Europe defends its Ryder Cup title at Bethpage Black this week, Justin Rose says would gladly accept the spoils from the President of the United States.

Golf • 24 Sep

1 October 2023; Shane Lowry of Europe celebrates alongside teammate Rory McIlroy as he lifts the Ryder Cup after the final day of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Team Lowry ready for Bethpage bear pit

Shane Lowry is the ultimate team player in the "loneliest of sports" and Team Europe will require that quality to come to the fore when they chase a rare away Ryder Cup win in New York.

Golf • 23 Sep

Caroline Hedwall will be a vice-captain for Team Europe

Hedwall and Reid named Solheim Cup vice-captains

Europe captain Anna Nordqvist has named Caroline Hedwall and Mel Reid as vice-captains for next year's Solheim Cup in the Netherlands.

Golf • 21 Apr

Jon Rahm is congratulated by European team-mate Shane Lowry after the Friday afternoon fourball matches

Europe equal first-day record in Ryder Cup masterclass

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both contributed handsomely while Jon Rahm cemented his status as Spain's latest Ryder Cup superstar as Europe claimed a record-equalling five-point lead on an extraordinary opening day in Rome.

Golf • 29 Sep 23

Padraig Harrington: 'The US are strong, but in some ways they have weakened themselves with LIV'

Harrington bullish for Team Europe's chances in Rome

Padraig Harrington is confident that Europe can maintain their unbeaten Ryder Cup home record that stretches back to 1997.

Golf • 04 Sep 23

Ryder Cup 2021: Day 2 recap

Team Europe are 11-5 down going into the singles after a difficult foursomes morning and a fourballs session that at least saw them tie with the ascendant Americans

Golf • 25 Sep 21

Justin Thomas celebrates a putt during the afternoon fourballs

Ryder Cup 2021: Day 1 recap as USA build strong lead

The home team make the early running at Whistling Straits as Europe will begin the second day trailing 6-2.

Golf • 24 Sep 21

'I feel like I deserve to be here, if I didn't it might feel different'

Lowry bowled over by first impression of Ryder Cup life

Shane Lowry says his first impressions of life in Europe's Ryder Cup team is "everything I expected and more".

Golf • 22 Sep 21

Shane Lowry watched Padraig Harrington and Team Europe win at The K Club in 2006, and now he is getting to play under the captain

Lowry inspired by K Club experience

Shane Lowry was a promising teenage amateur when he watched Padraig Harrington play his part in Europe's Ryder Cup victory at the K Club.

Golf • 20 Sep 21

Matt Fitzpatrick in action at Hazeltine National Golf Club in 2016

Fitzpatrick ready to embrace hostile atmosphere

Europe's players are braced for a hostile atmosphere when they attempt to retain the Ryder Cup against the United States at Whistling Straits.

Golf • 20 Sep 21

Team Europe celebrate with the Laver Cup

Europe conquer Team World to retain the Laver Cup

Team Europe retained the Laver Cup as Alexander Zverev fought back to beat Kevin Anderson to push Bjorn Borg's side over the 13-point line.

Tennis • 24 Sep 18

Europe rally from behind to retain EurAsia Cup

Thomas Pieters scored the winning point as Team Europe came from behind to beat Asia 14-10 and retain the EurAsia Cup in Kuala Lumpur.

Golf • 14 Jan 18

Thomas Pieters was one of the standout European performers at Hazeltine

Pieters aims to scale new heights after Ryder Cup

Thomas Pieters reckons he is ready to compete for a major after his sensational Ryder Cup debut.

Golf • 05 Oct 16

Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and Andy Sullivan during a practice round at Hazeltine

Watch how US fan won $100 bet with Justin Rose

Justin Rose was unbeaten in the last Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, but the Olympic champion has already tasted defeat at Hazeltine - to an American spectator.

Golf • 29 Sep 16

Team Europe