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September 2025
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'Drained' Rory McIlroy defies the hecklers to keep Europe’s Ryder Cup bid on track
Updated 27 Sep
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morning glory
Bryson's solo histrionics no match for a European side laughing in the face of hostility
Europe won the Saturday morning foursomes to take a giant step to a Ryder Cup victory.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
27 Sep
2.0k
Ryder Cup
McIlroy and Lowry team up again in Saturday's fourball session
27 Sep
1.0k
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noses in front
Europe lead USA by five at Ryder Cup after Saturday's Foursomes
Europe have extended their advantage in New York.
27 Sep
3.8k
5
Fleetwood Mc
WATCH: Rahm sinks delicious chip as McIlroy and Fleetwood catch fire again at Ryder Cup
27 Sep
1.5k
5
Selection
Saturday foursomes announced: McIlroy to partner Fleetwood again as Donald sticks with formula
27 Sep
4.0k
Day One
Europe stand tall after a day of drama, Trump antics, and grim crowd abuse
The atmosphere turned ugly in the crowd, but Europe’s biggest players delivered where America’s did not.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
27 Sep
5.2k
16
Bethpage
Europe leads USA by three after Ryder Cup opening day
26 Sep
4.2k
25
inside the ropes
Supposedly hostile Bethpage atmosphere falls flat as Europe make a roaring start
Rory McIlroy endured the taunts of the American crowd to make a stunning start on the first day of the Ryder Cup.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
26 Sep
3.9k
6
RELATED
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to team up for Friday's fourball session at Ryder Cup
26 Sep
WATCH: Fleetwood and McIlroy take just 14 holes to blitz America in electric European start
26 Sep
Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to team up for Friday's fourball session at Ryder Cup
26 Sep
2.7k
4
Off the Mark
Europe lead USA 3-1 in Ryder Cup after blistering start in Friday foursomes
26 Sep
2.6k
3
Fleetwood Mac
WATCH: Fleetwood and McIlroy take just 14 holes to blitz America in electric European start
26 Sep
2.3k
23
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The Ryder Cup: Where sport, money and politics collide
Gav dials in from Bethpage Black, where the Trump-attended 45th Ryder Cup tees off this week.
41m
Big Preview
Europe can end the run of home dominance at the Ryder Cup - the competition needs them to do it
We preview the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, New York.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
26 Sep
2.1k
RELATED
The Ryder Cup: Where sport, money and politics collide
26 Sep
Trump's Ryder Cup appearance will show his warm embrace from a world that once shunned him
25 Sep
A bit rich to criticise pay-to-play American players when the Ryder Cup is so drenched in money
24 Sep
Hands Up
Justin Rose/Leonard gaffe during speech was 'honest mistake' - Bradley
25 Sep
4.0k
3
partners
McIlroy paired with Tommy Fleetwood as Ryder Cup opening foursome pairings announced
Shane Lowry has been omitted while Jon Rahm is paired with Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre will play with Viktor Hovland.
25 Sep
5.5k
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Shane Lowry
'Other players might be more individual, but I live for this'
25 Sep
1.5k
the ego is landing
Trump's Ryder Cup appearance will show his warm embrace from a world that once shunned him
Trump will tomorrow become the first sitting American president to attend the Ryder Cup, necessitating a huge security operation.
Gavin Cooney
25 Sep
2.3k
6
RELATED
'Genetically, they're all the same' - How Europe are betting on continuity to pull off upset win
24 Sep
A bit rich to criticise pay-to-play American players when the Ryder Cup is so drenched in money
24 Sep
Americans uneasy that Scheffler may be as unsuited to the Ryder Cup as Tiger Woods
23 Sep
Showdown
McIlroy says Bryson matchup in Ryder Cup would be 'wonderful'
25 Sep
2.0k
fanning the flames
'Imagine that you got one taser per hole. That’d be awesome' - Ian Poulter lets rip at American fans
24 Sep
3.8k
5
pay to play
Luke Donald sets European tone with another dig at American players during opening ceremony
24 Sep
3.7k
6
run it back
'Genetically, they're all the same' - How Europe are betting on continuity to pull off upset win
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
24 Sep
2.1k
preparation
Europe must embrace 'extreme atmosphere' at Ryder Cup in USA
24 Sep
899
5
money always talks
A bit rich to criticise pay-to-play American players when the Ryder Cup is so drenched in money
The US players are being paid to compete at Bethpage this week, and are copping a lot of criticism for it.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
24 Sep
3.2k
fan the flames
'New York was built on the backs of Europeans': Team Europe video throws down gauntlet ahead of Ryder Cup
23 Sep
2.6k
3
aura farming
Americans uneasy that Scheffler may be as unsuited to the Ryder Cup as Tiger Woods
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
23 Sep
1.5k
no home comforts
How Europe are planning to survive a Ryder Cup atmosphere more hostile than any other
A Ryder Cup in America is always a hostile and jingoistic event – but this one will have added Donald Trump.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
23 Sep
2.3k
5
The Final Countdown
Ryder Cup captains play upon emotions as practice begins
23 Sep
1.4k
never rains but pours
Maguire's good start in Arkansas ruined as weather forces cancellation
21 Sep
1.6k
as it stands
Ireland's Leona Maguire one shot off the lead after impressive start in Arkansas
Updated 20 Sep
974
5
Procore Championship
Scheffler racks up sixth win of remarkable year in final prep for Ryder Cup
15 Sep
2.7k
3
DP World Tour
Noren wins BMW PGA Championship title at Wentworth after play-off victory
14 Sep
1.7k
Golf
Ben Griffin maintains PGA Procore lead with Scheffler among those chasing
14 Sep
686
BMW Championship
Alex Noren finishes with a flourish to move into share of lead at Wentworth
13 Sep
1.1k
Golf
Ben Griffin leads PGA Procore Championship in Ryder Cup tune-up
13 Sep
653
as it stands
McIlroy and Lowry both 9 shots back as Matsuyama leads at Wentworth
12 Sep
2.0k
Golf
Hughes leads and Scheffler left frustrated at PGA Procore Championship
12 Sep
1.0k
Golf
67 for Lowry and 69 for McIlroy in first round of PGA Championship at Wentworth
Updated 11 Sep
4.1k
Golf
Fleetwood and Rose? McIlroy with Lowry or Rahm? Ryder Cup pairings not 'set in stone', says Donald
10 Sep
1.1k
Golf
Trump Doonbeg to host Irish Open in 2026, as Taoiseach says US President 'welcome' in Ireland
The 2026 event will be played for the first time at Trump International Golf Links Ireland, Doonbeg.
10 Sep
3.8k
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