Team Europe Leads Ryder Cup by 7 Points at Bethpage Black

Team Europe is dominating the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, holding an overwhelming lead of 11 1/2 to 4 1/2 against Team USA going into the final day, making a U.S. comeback historically unlikely. The European team made history by winning the first three sessions, and their strong performance includes players like Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, who have faced hostile reactions from the home crowd. Team USA is struggling, with key players like Scottie Scheffler underperforming in crucial matches, continuing a pattern of poor Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup results. The U.S. team’s short game woes and inability to capitalize on opportunities have compounded their difficulties, while Europe has been tactically superior throughout the event. Despite some resistance from the Americans in select matches, the overall momentum heavily favors Europe, highlighting strategic and performance disparities between the teams. The Ryder Cup atmosphere has been intense, with security measures increased due to heckling of McIlroy, reflecting the passionate and sometimes volatile fan engagement.