Europe‘s Ryder Cup Team Celebrates Victory with Lighthearted Jab at donald Trump
NEW YORK – Europe’s golfers punctuated their 15-13 Ryder Cup triumph over the United States with a playful moment directed at former President Donald Trump, singing “Are you watching Donald Trump?” after receiving a text message from him congratulating the team. The exchange occurred following the conclusion of the competition at Bethpage Black on Sunday, adding a unique postscript to a closely contested match.
The lighthearted taunt stemmed from a text message sent to Rory McIlroy during the team’s festivity. Trump, a known golf enthusiast who made an appearance at the course on Saturday, responded to the European team’s celebratory song with a social media post stating, “Yes, I’m watching. Congratulations!” The incident highlights the intersection of sports and politics, and the frequently enough-cordial relationship between McIlroy and Trump, who have played golf together.
Europe captain Luke Donald confirmed the exchange, telling BBC sports editor Dan Roan, “I’m glad he liked and enjoyed it. We were having a moment together with the team, and rory got a text from the president. We read it out and thought [we’d have] a little bit banter [with him]. He seemed to take it in good spirits.”
McIlroy recently expressed his admiration for the United States, describing it as “the land of opportunity” and “the best country in the world.” He also acknowledged Trump with a nod as he walked past him on the first tee on Saturday. The Ryder Cup, a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States, is renowned for its intense competition and spirited atmosphere, and this year’s event proved no exception.
