ESPN.com · Sep 30, 2025
What went wrong and what needs to happen next for the U.S. Ryder Cup team
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FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- After yet another U.S. loss to the Europeans in the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this past week, it's time to examine what went wrong and what needs to happen next.
The Americans' spirited rally in Sunday singles covered up the warts of a 15-13 loss, their 11th defeat in the past 15 matches.
With much of the European team expected to return at the next Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027, including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and others, the Americans will undoubtedly face another uphill climb -- this time on foreign soil.