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Europe shocked the U.S. at Bethpage Black, earning a rare Ryder Cup win on American soil. Captain Luke Donald’s emphasis on strong teamwork and clutch play silenced the home crowd, ending Europe’s long road drought.

After an entire day of being heckled by U.S. fans, Rory McIlroy responds with some obscenities at the Ryder Cup. This is, in part, a response to the earlier “F*** you, Rory!” chant from U.S. fans on the first tee.

Everyone calm down! Patrick Cantlay claims once again that in 2023, the hat ‘didn’t fit’ him at the Ryder Cup. This year, he returns with a hat that does fit. This debunks some fans’ theories about Cantlay’s potential protest of Ryder Cup wages.

Scheffler says Trump loves golf and boosts confidence, though he’s not expected to formally address Team USA at the Ryder Cup. Trump’s attendance underscores his renewed presence in the sport during the high-profile U.S.–Europe clash at Bethpage Black.

Before the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau clapped back at analyst Brandel Chamblee, who called him a ‘captain’s nightmare’ and questioned his YouTube views. DeChambeau dismissed the criticism and teammates backed his importance to Team USA.

The R&A announced a new LIV Golf exemption for the 2026 Open Championship, allowing multiple tied players to qualify after the LIV Louisiana event. Seven LIV players, including DeChambeau, Rahm, and Koepka, are already exempt.

Former PGA Tour pro Brendon de Jonge dominated a member-guest event at TPC Piper Glen, making 17 birdies over 45 holes and helping his team win, sparking talk of ‘sandbagging’ despite his +1.9 handicap.

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