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Golf

September
September 2025
hero status
Shane Lowry said he lives for the Ryder Cup - now his name lives forever within it
Breaking down the moment Shane Lowry defied Europe’s potential disaster to guarantee victory.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
29 Sep
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11
Shane's World
'The Ryder Cup means everything to me': Shane Lowry tears up in interview after saving Europe
28 Sep
3.4k
11
goodnight new york
Europe win the Ryder Cup as Shane Lowry halts sensational US comeback
Europe were 15-13 winners after an enthralling final day at Bethpage Black.
28 Sep
18.9k
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Ryder Cup
Hovland withdraws from Ryder Cup singles with injury, invoking the rarely-seen 'Envelope Rule'
28 Sep
4.9k
Keeping cool
'They handled it very well' - JP McManus hails Lowry and McIlroy as Ryder Cup is handed over to Adare
28 Sep
5.2k
8
Golf
Ryder Cup crowd announcer steps down following 'f**k you Rory' chant
28 Sep
5.6k
28
Reaction
Bradley: USA Ryder Cup disaster part of why crowds angry
28 Sep
6.2k
17
sunday menu
Ryder Cup singles matches announced: McIlroy to face Scheffler, Lowry to play Henley
28 Sep
5.5k
4
inside the ropes
Lowry and McIlroy exhibit true greatness to win Ryder Cup epic in the Bethpage circus
The Irish duo beat Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in an epic fourball tussle, enduring spiteful personal abuse from the crowd.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Bethpage Black, New York
28 Sep
26.9k
23
Record Lead
Europe three points away from winning Ryder Cup outright after fiery day two
27 Sep
6.5k
12
Target
'Drained' Rory McIlroy defies the hecklers to keep Europe’s Ryder Cup bid on track
Updated 27 Sep
5.3k
22
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
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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PodcastThe 42FM
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
5.6k
9
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
900
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
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