Europe Dominates Ryder Cup with Historic Lead Ahead of Final Day

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – Europe has gained a commanding 11½-4½ lead over the United States in the 45th Ryder Cup, setting a record margin heading into Sunday’s singles matches. The event is being held at the Bethpage Black Course from September 26-28, 2025, with the U.S. looking to reclaim the trophy.

Under captain Luke Donald, the European team is on the verge of securing their fifth win on American soil, needing just 3½ points on Sunday to retain the trophy. A tie of 14-14 would allow Europe to keep the Ryder Cup as defending champions.

This historic lead is the largest any team has taken into the final day since the tournament expanded to include continental Europe in 1979. The previous record was the 11-5 margin Europe held at Oakland Hills in 2004, which they ultimately won 18½-9½.

The U.S., led by captain Keegan Bradley, faces a daunting task. Final-day comebacks are rare, and they need to win 10 of the 12 singles matches to reclaim the Cup. Historically, the largest comeback on the final day was in 1999, where the U.S. rallied from 10-6 down to win.

Europe showcased their dominance throughout the first two days, winning all four match sessions. This performance harkens back to the 2006 Ryder Cup, where they also won every session, ultimately triumphing in singles.

Notably, Tommy Fleetwood has been a standout player for Europe, achieving a perfect 4-0-0 across team matches. Scottie Scheffler made history as well, though not in a positive light, becoming the first American to lose all four of his matches in a Ryder Cup.

With several records potentially within reach, including the all-time margin of victory, Sunday promises to be a crucial day as Europe aims to continue their recent dominance in the Ryder Cup.