Europe have seized near-total control of the Ryder Cup with an emphatic 11½–4½ lead heading into the decisive singles matches. Needing just two and a half more points from the final day’s 12 contests, the visitors have left the hosts reeling and the home fans stunned.
The performance has been one of relentless quality and composure. Tommy Fleetwood has been outstanding, almost matching the entire American tally on his own, while Rory McIlroy has handled hostile crowds with grit and determination. On Saturday, chants and insults rained down from sections of the galleries, particularly aimed at McIlroy and Shane Lowry, forcing security to intervene and eject dozens of unruly fans. Despite the abuse, Europe maintained their dominance, winning both the morning and afternoon sessions by 3–1 margins.
Tensions flared on the course as well. Justin Rose confronted Bryson DeChambeau over alleged interference on the greens, sparking a heated exchange that spilled over to the next tee. Fleetwood and his towering caddie quickly stepped in to calm the situation, underlining the intensity of the contest. Rose and Fleetwood ultimately triumphed over DeChambeau and world number one Scottie Scheffler, who endured another difficult day. Scheffler, paired with Russell Henley in the morning, also fell to Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland, compounding a miserable tournament for the American star.
Elsewhere, McIlroy and Fleetwood eased past Harris English and Collin Morikawa, while Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton combined to defeat Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay. The final point of the day came in style, as both Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick hit superb approaches at the 18th to seal another full point and ensure Europe extended their commanding advantage.
The scenes highlighted the contrast between the poise of the European team and the disarray of their opponents. While American captain Keegan Bradley faces scrutiny over his leadership, Europe are now on the brink of sealing what could be their largest-ever away win. Even with injuries Hovland is nursing a neck issue that could affect his singles participation—the balance of power appears firmly in Europe’s favor.
As they prepare for the singles, Europe’s task is simple: keep their focus and close out a historic victory. With momentum, unity, and resilience on their side, they look unstoppable.
