Europe Dominates Ryder Cup Led by Rory McIlroy at Bethpage Black

Rory McIlroy played a pivotal role in Europe extending their lead over the United States to 8.5-3.5 during the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, partnering with Tommy Fleetwood to secure a second consecutive foursomes victory against Harris English and Collin Morikawa. Despite facing persistent heckling and taunts from the loud New York crowd, including chants like 'slice it' and 'miss it,' McIlroy maintained his composure on the course, although he did respond angrily at times, notably telling a heckler to 'shut the f*** up' before executing a crucial shot. This assertive performance compounded frustration for the U.S. team and its captain, Keegan Bradley, who faced criticism for his pairing decisions. McIlroy's demeanor reflected both his competitive spirit and respect for the game, demonstrated by his later actions repairing damage to the green caused during a moment of frustration. Europe’s strong start and McIlroy’s resilience against crowd hostility were key factors as they sought to maintain their momentum in the tournament.