Europe conquers the Ryder Cup: McIlroy predicted, the European Union triumphed

McIlroy Prophetic: Europe Conquers the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

In Farmingdale, New York, the fate of the Ryder Cup was sealed with a putt by Shane Lowry on the 18th hole. Rory McIlroy’s predictions, which anticipated victory at Bethpage Black, came true, although the initial celebration took place without him. The atmosphere vibrated with the energy of the European fans, who chanted for their heroes. Jon Rahm embraced José María Olazábal, visibly moved, while the European captain, Luke Donald, exhaled with relief. McIlroy, after losing his singles match against Scottie Scheffler, watched as the American comeback threatened an unexpected turn.

The tension was palpable on the field, with every crucial point. McIlroy, aware of the importance of the moment, remained present, supporting his teammates Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre. The final victory by 15-13 consolidated McIlroy’s prophecy.

“It’s good to be right. I’m not always right,” McIlroy commented on his prediction. “I think when we won in Rome, the mechanisms were put in place to try to do something that hadn’t been done in over a decade. We really believed in our continuity.”

Rory McIlroy

The cohesion of the European team, beyond the results, is manifested in the celebration of each triumph and in the response to adversity. Their strength lies in teamwork, which allowed them to lead and withstand the American onslaught.

Luke Donald, team captain, highlighted the importance of creating an environment conducive to success, taking care of every detail, from the comfort of the rooms to the quality of the products. The key to European success lies in both tangible and intangible preparation, balancing strategy with emotion and unity.

“Ryder Cup weeks are the best weeks of our lives,” Donald stated. “I think those weeks we spend together are the ones we remember the most and the ones we cherish the most for the time we get to spend together.”

Luke Donald

Justin Rose, when asked about his performance as the best putter of the Ryder Cup for the second consecutive time, attributed the success to the “shield and the guys”, highlighting the importance of the team.

At the end of the day, McIlroy, emotional, joined the celebration, culminating a tournament marked by adversity and victory. At 36 years old, and after having been the object of ridicule, he became the center of another European victory.