Europe Claims Record Ryder Cup Lead Over USA in New York

Europe dominated the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, setting a record for the largest lead going into Sunday singles since the format began in 1979, with a score of 11½ to 4½ over the United States. European players, led by Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, delivered exceptional performances, with Fleetwood winning all four of his matches — a first for a player on the road — while the U.S. struggled notably, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who became the first to lose all four matches under the current format. The hostile American crowd's jeering seemed only to fuel Europe's confidence and resilience. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley acknowledged the Europeans' superior putting and overall toughness, while European captain Luke Donald praised his team's unyielding spirit. With Europe needing only 3 points out of 12 singles matches on Sunday to secure the Ryder Cup, a historic American comeback appears unlikely.