Europe conquers the Ryder Cup: McIlroy predicted the triumph in USA

McIlroy Prophetic: Europe Conquers the Ryder Cup in an Epic Duel

In Farmingdale, New York, golfer Rory McIlroy predicted the victory at Bethpage Black. Two years later, Shane Lowry’s birdie on the 18th hole turned his words into a fulfilled prophecy, although the celebration began without him. The euphoric European fans chanted for Lowry, while Jon Rahm embraced Spaniard José María Olazábal, visibly moved. The European captain, Luke Donald, could finally breathe a sigh of relief. McIlroy, after losing his individual match against Scottie Scheffler, watched as the American team’s comeback put the European victory at risk.

Rory McIlroy and some of his European teammates celebrate their 15-13 victory.Suddenly, every point mattered. The American fans, previously hostile, began to cheer for their team, creating an atmosphere of tension. McIlroy, aware of the situation, stayed on the course, supporting his teammates Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre. “It was very close in the end. A bit stressful,” McIlroy admitted. The victory was sealed with a tight 15-13 in favor of Europe, fulfilling McIlroy’s prediction about the team’s continuity.

It’s good to be right. I’m not always right. I think when we won in Rome, everything was set in motion to try to do something that hadn’t been done in more than a decade. We believed a lot in our continuity.

McIlroy

The cohesion of the European team, visible in their celebrations and mutual support, is key. While Americans see game formats as obstacles, Europeans use them to demonstrate their unity, with their teamwork being their greatest strength. In the last 12 years, the United States has had the advantage in talent, but Europe has shown that chemistry, emotion, and precision, both on and off the field, are fundamental.

Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy won their second consecutive Ryder Cup.“Ryder Cup weeks are the best of our lives,” Donald declared, highlighting the importance of creating an environment where players enjoy themselves to the fullest. Donald revealed that details such as the hotel rooms were taken care of to ensure the comfort of the players, demonstrating the team’s commitment in every aspect. 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 boys”.

The European team poses with the Ryder Cup after defeating the US team at Bethpage Black.At the end of the day, McIlroy, emotional, went up to the 18th hole, receiving the support of the European fans. Remembering his participation in the 2012 victory, McIlroy, now 36 years old, became a symbol of this new victory.

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 toughest environments in all of sports, and that’s what inspires me, that’s what Rory and these other 11 guys understand.

Donald

With tears in his eyes, McIlroy listened to Donald’s words, marking a historic moment for European golf.