Shane Lowry was pictured alongside the Ryder Cup trophy, standing below a quote from Keegan Bradley that has not aged well. The U.S. captain had expressed confidence in his team’s performance against Europe at Bethpage.
However, the European team made a significant breakthrough by becoming the first team to secure an away victory in over a decade, dating back to 2012. Europe clinched a 15-13 victory, with Shane Lowry securing the crucial half point needed to retain their trophy from the previous tournament.
Europe dominated the event by leading 12-5 before the Sunday singles matches, having won the initial four sessions of foursomes and four-ball. Although the American team staged a comeback during the singles matches, Europe managed to secure the win, with Tyrrell Hatton’s half point in match ten sealing their triumph.
Lowry expressed his elation over the victory, describing it as a lifelong dream in posts shared on social media. One post featured Lowry holding the Ryder Cup trophy beneath a quote from Bradley displayed at the course.
The quote, attributed to the U.S. captain, stated, “We are going to go to Bethpage to kick their f***ing a**,” and was featured in the Netflix documentary series ‘Full Swing.’ Bradley made the remark following the Presidents Cup victory at Royal Montreal in September.
Despite the bold statement, the U.S. team fell short of their goal, putting up a tough fight against Europe. Lowry reflected on the intense competition, expressing gratitude for the experience and highlighting the significance of the Ryder Cup in his career.
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