2025 Ryder Cup: Day 2 Live Updates – United States and Europe Locked in Tight Contest
BETHESDA,MD – September 27,2025 – The United States and Europe are engaged in a fiercely competitive battle on Day 2 of the 44th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Course. Following a closely contested opening day, the teams continue to trade blows, with momentum shifting throughout the afternoon fourball matches. Europe currently holds a narrow lead, but the Americans are mounting a strong response, fueled by a vocal home crowd.
The Ryder Cup, a biennial men’s golf competition featuring teams from europe and the United States, pits the world’s top golfers against each other in match play. This year’s event at Bethpage Black marks a return to American soil after Europe’s dominant victory at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. The stakes are high, with national pride and the coveted ryder Cup trophy on the line. The competition concludes Sunday, September 28th, with 12 singles matches determining the champion.
Current Standings (as of 4:00 PM ET):
* Europe: 6.5 points
* United States: 5.5 points
Key results from Day 2 Fourball Matches (ongoing):
* Match 1: Rory McIlroy & Jon Rahm vs. Scottie Scheffler & Patrick Cantlay – Europe wins 2 & 1
* Match 2: Viktor Hovland & Ludvig Åberg vs. Xander schauffele & Collin Morikawa – United States wins 1 up
* Match 3: Tommy Fleetwood & Nicolai Højgaard vs. Brooks Koepka & Jordan Spieth - Halved
* Match 4: Justin Rose & Robert MacIntyre vs. max Homa & Tony Finau - Europe wins 3 & 2
Notable Moments:
* A stunning birdie putt by Jon Rahm on the 16th hole sealed the victory for the European pairing of McIlroy and Rahm.
* Xander schauffele and Collin Morikawa delivered a crucial point for the United States, overcoming a late charge from the European duo.
* The match between Fleetwood/Højgaard and Koepka/Spieth was a back-and-forth affair, ultimately ending in a draw.
