In Farmingdale, New York, Rory McIlroy was the center of attention after the European victory in the Ryder Cup. Two years after predicting the triumph at Bethpage Black, McIlroy’s comments resonated strongly, especially after Shane Lowry sealed the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole on Sunday.
The celebration, filled with jubilation, began with Lowry, who was cheered by the European crowd. Jon Rahm embraced José María Olazábal, captain of the last team to win as visitors in 2012, while Luke Donald, the current European captain, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
McIlroy, after losing his individual match against Scottie Scheffler, stayed on the course, supporting his teammates and feeling the tension of the moment. The victory was secured with a final score of 15-13, solidifying McIlroy’s prediction.Rory McIlroy y parte de sus compañeros europeos celebran su victoria por 15-13.The cohesion of the European team, evident in their celebrations and mutual support, was key. Their ability to play as a team, a strength contrasted with the individualistic approach of the Americans, allowed them to take a decisive lead.
Despite the United States’ talent advantage in recent years, Europe has shown that chemistry, emotion, and precision, both on and off the field, are fundamental to success.Luke Donald y Rory McIlroy celebran su segunda Ryder Cup consecutiva.Captain Donald highlighted the importance of creating an environment conducive to success, taking care of every detail, from the design of the uniforms to the comfort of the rooms. This attention to detail, combined with the ability to perfect the intangible, has been one of the keys to European success.
“Ryder Cup weeks are the best of our lives”
Luke Donald
Europe’s approach, which values unity and camaraderie, has proven to be a determining factor. Justin Rose, being the best putter in the Ryder Cup for the second consecutive time, highlighted the importance of the team and the pride of representing his country.El equipo europeo posa con la Ryder Cup después de vencer al equipo de Estados Unidos en Bethpage Black.McIlroy, excited and exhausted, joined the celebration on the 18th hole, responding to the chants of his followers. At 36 years old, and after being a Grand Slam champion, he became the center of another historic victory as a visitor.
Donald highlighted that this victory will be remembered for generations, emphasizing the team’s ability to overcome a challenging environment. McIlroy, with tears in his eyes, symbolized the emotion and pride of a team that has left an indelible mark on the history of golf.
