Europe leads in the Ryder Cup: sensational 11.5: 4.5 against the USA!

Europe leads in the Ryder Cup: sensational 11.5: 4.5 against the USA!

On September 28, 2025, the 45th Golf Ryder Cup will take place on Long Island, New York. Team Europe is currently leading 11.5 to 4.5 points against Team USA, which further increases the anticipation for the upcoming individual games on Sunday. European success was primarily made possible by outstanding achievements in the Foursomes and Fourball duels on Saturday, in which Europe won both times 3-1. This could lead to a historical event: the first away triumph for Europe for 13 years.

In the crucial duels, the couples McIlroy/Fleetwood, Rahm/Hatton and Macintyre/Hovland won in the Foursomes. Only Fitzpatrick/Aberg had to give up against Dechambeau/Young. In the afternoon, all four games took place and exciting duels. McIlroy/Lowry won against Thomas/Young, despite the provocative interjection of US fans.

European dominance and exciting duels

It should be emphasized that Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose won against Scheffler/Dechambeau, which was accompanied by an emotional word of word between Rose and Dechambeaus Caddy. Fleetwood, who won all four duels on Friday and Saturday, was an indispensable player for the European team. In contrast, Scottie Scheffler had to do without a single win in four games.

A remarkable moment occurred when Fitzpatrick and Hatton kept the upper hand on the 18th hole against Burns/Cantlay. The possibility of a home defeat for the Americans and the impending loss of the Ryder Cup is now a tangible reality. At a stand of 14:14, Team USA would defend the title, while captain Luke Donald praised the resistance and self -confidence of his team.

Rahms future in the Ryder Cup

A central topic in the current Ryder Cup debate is the potential participation of Jon Rahm, who switched to Liv Golf in 2024. While his qualification for the Ryder Cup team is on the brink, the regulation enables LIV Golf players to qualify as long as they have not given up their DP World Tour membership. However, players who take part in LIV golf events in the same week as DP World Tour Events have to expect fines and temporary blocks.

Rahm was decisively involved in the victory of the European team in 2023 and is now in a protracted appeal procedure regarding his lock and fines. When asked about his situation in the Ryder Cup, Rahm answered cautiously and referred to Captain Luke Donald, who emphasized that his focus was on bringing the best 12 players to New York.

Ryder Cup: a long history

The Ryder Cup, first held in 1927 as a duel between Great Britain and the USA, has developed into a prestigious competition between Europe and the USA over the years. Since the reform in 1979, in which the Great Britain team was expanded to expand golfers from Ireland, Team Europe has won a total of 12 wins, while Team USA was able to achieve 9 victories during this period. The course of the tournament and the current dominance of Europe could decisively influence the history of the Ryder Cup.

The upcoming individual games promise tension and could go into the history books of golf.