After Saturday’s heated exchanges, fan ruckus and relentless noise at Bethpage Black, the Ryder Cup moves into its final showdown on Sunday with one last chance for Team USA to flip the script.
Day 2 wrapped with Europe holding a commanding 11.5-4.5, after a set of foursomes and fourballs that left players and fans catching their breath.
The morning foursomes began with Europe staked to a 5.5–2.5 advantage. Team USA struck first as Cameron Young and Bryson DeChambeau delivered a much-needed win to spark hope.
But Europe responded with ruthless precision as Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton stacked three wins on the scoreboard. By the end of the morning session, Europe had stretched the lead to 8.5–3.5.
The afternoon fourballs offered no relief. Despite a spirited fight, the Americans could bring home only one win, courtesy of J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele.
“It was phenomenal golf,” stated captain Keegan Bradley on Saturday, who didn’t shy away from the emotional toll. “The boys fought. It was a really tough day, but they fought hard.”
Now, Sunday arrives with everything on the line and likely more raw energy on the course.
Ryder Cup Final Day Pairings & Tee Times
All 24 players will compete in singles matches, with play beginning at 12:02 p.m. ET. Twelve players will tee off every 12 minutes, with the final match scheduled to conclude around 6 p.m. ET, followed by the trophy ceremony.
With 12 points up for grabs in the singles matches, Team USA will need at least 10 points out of 12 on Sunday to have any chance of winning the Ryder Cup. If the score ends in a 14-14 tie, Europe will retain the Cup as the defending champion.
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