Team Europe took control on Day Two of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, overcoming relentless heckling from fans directed at Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. After a 3-1 showing in the morning, the Euros fought through the taunts of fans and tensions inside the ropes to grab another three points to the Americans’ one in the afternoon session and expand their lead to 11.5-4.5.
With a chance for the USA to steal the final match on 18, Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick stuck their iron shots to inside three feet, while Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay were ways away, changing all the momentum brought by J.J. Spaun just minutes earlier after he birdied 18 to win his match.
The early talk of this year’s Ryder Cup had been that the United States would have incredible home-field advantage. Apparently, it’s been anything but, yet the crowds were attempting to do their part. However, some may have crossed lines.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry heard it from fans all day. McIlroy was spotted telling a fan to