Europeans Win Ryder Cup Amid U.S. Fan Misconduct at Bethpage Black

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black saw the European team continue their dominance with a victory over the United States, marking Europe's 9-3 record since 2001. The U.S. team's struggles were partly attributed to course setup decisions that favored longer hitters, disadvantaging American players who excel in accuracy over distance. Additionally, the behavior of American fans was widely criticized for being unruly, including heckling, cursing, and even throwing beer at European players' families, which drew strong condemnation from European players and apologies from American golfers. Despite the loss and off-course issues, American players demonstrated strong emotional investment and competitiveness, with the team nearly achieving one of the greatest comebacks in Ryder Cup history. The defeat was largely seen as a result of strategic shortcomings rather than a lack of heart or effort by the U.S. team. Overall, the event highlighted both on-course tactical errors and off-course fan conduct as central challenges facing American golf.