Europe conquers the Ryder Cup: McIlroy leads away victory

McIlroy and Europe Celebrate Ryder Cup Victory

In Farmingdale, New York, Rory McIlroy found himself in the midst of euphoria. After predicting a victory at Bethpage Black, McIlroy’s comments became prophetic thanks to Shane Lowry’s birdie on the 18th hole. The celebration, however, began without him. Lowry, euphoric, joined the European crowd that acclaimed him. Jon Rahm embraced José María Olazábal, captain of the last team to win on foreign soil in 2012, who was moved. McIlroy lost his match against Scottie Scheffler and, for a moment, the biggest collapse in Ryder Cup history seemed possible. The United States rallied, bringing the competition closer to what was expected.

Suddenly, every point mattered. American fans cheered, but McIlroy depended on others.

Obviously it was very close at the end. It was a bit stressful.

McIlroy

McIlroy remained on the course, supporting Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre. Even when Lowry secured the victory, he stayed present until the end of the match, which sealed the European triumph by 15-13.

It’s good to be right. I’m not always right. I think when we won in Rome, things got going to try and do something that hadn’t been done in more than a decade. We believe a lot in our continuity.

McIlroy

The European team exhibits remarkable cohesion. They celebrate each hole and match together, and support each other in difficult moments. This unity is manifested in the way they embrace, showing a brotherhood that goes beyond the professional. In recent years, the United States has had an advantage in talent. However, Europe has shown that chemistry, emotion, and precision, both on and off the field, are crucial.

Ryder Cup weeks are the best of our lives. I think those weeks we spend together are the ones we remember the most and the ones we appreciate the most for the time we spend together. That’s a big part of my captaincy, creating an environment where these guys are having the best weeks of their lives, honestly.

Donald

European performance is attributed to factors that go beyond American control. Europe has shown that chemistry, emotion, and precision are as important as talent.

The level of professionalism he has shown us in the last four years… His attention to detail…

Jon Rahm

His communication skills…

McIlroy

Donald worried about details such as the cracks in the room doors, the quality of the bedding, and the choice of shampoo. His goal is to create an environment conducive to the success of his players. The European team has struck a balance between tangible preparation and the perfection of the intangible.

I feel the power of this, the power of the group, who knows what it is, that ability to focus, the ability to want it a little more. The answer to your question is that I don’t know, apart from the badge and the guys, honestly. That’s all that matters, honestly, the badge and the guys.

Justin Rose

At the end of Sunday afternoon, McIlroy went up to the 18th hole, exhausted but victorious. After enduring criticism from American fans, he was rewarded with the support of European fans chanting his name. At 36 years old and a Grand Slam champion, McIlroy became the center of another victory on foreign soil.

We will always remember this. We will always go down in history. Future generations will talk about this team tonight and what they did and how they were able to overcome one of the most difficult environments in all of sports and that’s what inspires me, that’s what Rory and these other 11 guys also understand.

Donald

While Donald was finishing, McIlroy wiped away his tears.