Europe reclaims the Ryder Cup, showcasing its perpetual dominance over the Americans on home soil. Led by Rory McIlroy and with the decisive point delivered by Tommy Fleetwood, Europe’s victory at Marco Simone was never in doubt, as they started the final day with a five-point lead. McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Tyrrell Hatton put the Europeans on the brink of victory, leaving the Americans with the daunting task of winning the remaining five matches on the course. Their chances were slim to none.
McIlroy’s fiery determination was fueled by what he perceived as bad behavior from Patrick Cantlay’s caddie the previous evening. McIlroy sealed his exceptional 4-1 week by winning his match and becoming Europe’s top scorer. Fleetwood then made his mark on the signature hole with a remarkable drive to 25 feet, while Rickie Fowler struggled, hitting his ball into the water. Ultimately, Fowler conceded a short birdie to Fleetwood, securing Europe’s victory with the 14½ points required to claim the coveted Ryder Cup. The celebrations commenced, as is customary on European soil, with one exception—the chaos that unfolded during the first Ryder Cup in Italy. Fans eagerly crowded around the 18th green to witness the final match, which only mattered in terms of the record book: Europe 16½, US 11½.
Cantlay’s resilience provided his team with a much-needed boost, despite facing relentless heckling for not wearing a hat and dealing with false reports. Thousands of fans waved their caps at Cantlay, but he remained unshaken. He demonstrated his skill by birdying his last three holes during the fourballs competition on Saturday. Meanwhile, McIlroy’s frustration grew when his caddie, Joe LaCava, continued to celebrate prematurely while McIlroy still had a putt to complete. McIlroy used these emotions as motivation, stating, “I didn’t let it take away from what’s been a fantastic week.” Though it was evident that ill feelings persisted, as McIlroy flatly admitted to not having met LaCava when asked on TV about resolving their differences.
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