Rory McIlroy played a crucial role in securing Team Europe’s triumph over Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup held at Bethpage Black. He contributed three and a half points during the eventful weekend.
After Shane Lowry’s decisive putt clinched the Ryder Cup for Europe, McIlroy shared a touching moment with his wife, Erica Stoll, expressing his satisfaction with the successful year. This marked a significant milestone for McIlroy in 2025, as he completed his career grand slam by winning the 2025 Masters shortly after claiming the 2025 Players Championship.
The 36-year-old golfer started his season strongly with a victory at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, foreshadowing his subsequent achievements. Teaming up with Tommy Fleetwood, McIlroy secured points in multiple matches against Harris English and Collin Morikawa in the Friday and Saturday morning foursomes. Despite a draw with Lowry against Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns, McIlroy and Lowry triumphed over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in the Saturday afternoon four-ball.
Although he suffered a narrow defeat to Scottie Scheffler in the Sunday singles, contributing to Team USA’s resurgence, McIlroy’s overall performance at the Ryder Cup added to his impressive record. With six Ryder Cup victories and only two runner-up finishes, McIlroy established himself as one of Europe’s most successful players in history.
During the post-match press conference, McIlroy shared insights on managing pressure, emphasizing the importance of breaking challenges into manageable parts. While acknowledging his fatigue against Scheffler, McIlroy reflected on the competitive nature of their match.
Despite the positive outcomes, a negative incident occurred when a video surfaced showing a fan allegedly throwing a drink at Stoll, leaving her upset. McIlroy reassured the public of Stoll’s well-being and praised her resilience and grace in handling the situation.
Additionally, Sky announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle offer for the Ryder Cup, providing extensive coverage of the 2025 competition across all three days.