Europe takes commanding Ryder Cup lead over USA after heated Day Two confrontations at Bethpage Black
Shane Lowry responds to heckling fans by making a putt, tipping his cap and throwing his ball into the stands.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – "Warning: The black course is an extremely difficult course we recommend only for European golfers."
That's what the infamous sign upon entering Bethpage Black might as well say after Day Two of the Ryder Cup in Farmingdale.
After a 3-1 showing in the morning, the Euros fought through the taunts of fans and tensions inside the ropes to grab another three points to the Americans' one in the afternoon session and expand their lead to 11.5-4.5.
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Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after putting on the 17th green during the afternoon four-balls on Day 2 of the 2025 Ryder Cup at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in Farmingdale, N.Y. (Vaughn Ridley/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
With a chance for the USA to steal the final match on 18, Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick stuck their iron shots to inside three feet, while Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay were ways away, changing all the momentum brought by J.J. Spaun just minutes earlier after he birdied 18 to win his match.
The early talk of this year's Ryder Cup had been that the United States would have incredible home-field advantage. Apparently, it's been anything but, yet the crowds were attempting to do their part. However, some may have crossed lines.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry heard it from fans all day. McIlroy was spotted telling a fan to "shut the f--- up" in the morning session. Lowry had to be held back by a caddie on the 10th tee and asked security to escort a fan away. Lowry also backed off a shot twice as fans were counting the seconds he took to swing. On six, he