Luke Donald’s Europe Plans Ryder Cup Strategy Against USA at Bethpage Black

As the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black approaches, Luke Donald leads Team Europe with a largely unchanged squad aiming to defend their title against Keegan Bradley's USA. Brandt Snedeker, USA's vice-captain, believes he knows Europe's pairings strategy, anticipating Donald will repeat the successful combinations from their 2023 win in Rome. Rory McIlroy, Europe's most experienced player, enters in career-best form, reinforcing the team's strength alongside key automatic selections such as Robert MacIntyre and Tommy Fleetwood. However, the away team faces historical challenges, with Europe having only four victories on U.S. soil, including the famed 1987 and 1995 wins, highlighting the difficulty of overcoming the home advantage. The hostile environment at Bethpage might also impact players, with concerns about abuse from home crowds potentially affecting not just players but their families, prompting calls for protective measures. Despite these obstacles and bookmaker odds favoring the U.S., Europe's confidence in their lineup and past successes fuels hopes for a rare and significant victory on American soil.