Europe Extends Ryder Cup Lead Over USA Amid Struggles at Bethpage Black

Team USA is facing a significant deficit at the 2025 Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black, trailing Europe 8½ to 3½ after a poor performance in the Saturday morning foursomes session, which Europe won 3-1. The European team, led by top players like Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Tommy Fleetwood, has dominated, with these duos remaining undefeated in the last two Ryder Cups' foursomes matches. The U.S. team has struggled notably, with star players such as Scottie Scheffler going 0-3 and pairings like Harris English and Collin Morikawa performing poorly despite analytics ranking them as the worst possible combination. Despite desperate lineup changes, including pairing Bryson DeChambeau with Scheffler for the four-ball matches, the Americans have yet to find momentum. Data analysis shows European players gained over 15 strokes more than Americans in the opening sessions, highlighting the stark performance gap. The U.S. captain, Keegan Bradley, remains hopeful but faces pressure to adjust strategies and pairings to mount a comeback on home soil.