Ryder Cup 2025: Rory McIlroy on why Shane Lowry was 'more than a bodyguard' during historic win for Team Europe at Bethpage Black

Team Europe’s historic Ryder Cup success at Bethpage Black is, for many, remembered for the behaviour by those off the course rather than the performances by those on it.

Luke Donald masterminded a first away success - for either side - in a Ryder Cup since 2012, having seen his side take a record-breaking advantage into the Sunday singles before closing out a 15-13 victory over Team USA.

That performance, especially over the first two days, is made more impressive given the hostile atmosphere faced from the New York crowd, with Rory McIlroy among those subjected to mid-shot distractions, crude personal taunts and unsavoury abuse.