Summary
Team USA lost to Team Europe in the Ryder Cup, with Europe winning 15-13. Key players and decisions, particularly involving Scottie Scheffler and Captain Keegan Bradley, played a significant role in the loss. Scheffler lost all his matches before the singles event, and Bradley faced criticism for his pairing choices.
Key Facts
- The Ryder Cup took place at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York.
- Team Europe won with a score of 15-13, continuing their successful record with nine wins this century.
- Team Europe built a significant lead of seven points by Saturday, which was their largest ever entering Sunday singles.
- U.S. player Scottie Scheffler lost all of his matches before the singles, making Ryder Cup history.
- Captain Keegan Bradley faced criticism for using the same player pairings after losses on Friday.
- Despite a strong Sunday performance from Team USA, Russell Henley's missed putt allowed Europe to secure their win.
- Scheffler defeated Rory McIlroy in singles but did not overcome his previous losses, leaving his Ryder Cup record at 2-6-3.
