Rory McIlroy frustrated fan drama overshadowed Team Europe's historic Ryder Cup win at Bethpage Black

Team Europe celebrates with fans on the first tee at Bethpage Black after winning the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Rory McIlroy and the rest of Team Europe are thrilled they retained the Ryder Cup after a hard-fought tournament at Bethpage Black. 

But McIlroy knows the 2025 Ryder Cup won’t be remembered for the actual shots that occurred on the course as much as he’d like it to. 

It was only the seventh time in history that an away Ryder Cup team came away with the victory, but the biggest storylines last month revolved around the verbal altercations that occurred between Team Europe and fans on the grounds at Bethpage Black. 

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Team Europe's Rory McIlroy reacts after a missed putt on the 12th hole during the four-balls on the second day of competition for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Sept. 27, 2025. (Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters via Imagn Images)

"I’ve been following the narrative coming out of the Ryder Cup, just like everyone else," he said, via CBS Sports. "Unfortunately, I think it takes away from what we should be focused on, which is what an incredible performance it was by the European Team."

While McIlroy and his playing partner Shane Lowry were verbally jousting with patrons, the former said he didn’t even realize just how well his team was playing. 

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"The Americans would hit it close, we would hit it closer," he explained. "The Americans would hole a putt, we'd hole a putt on top of them. And it just happened every single time."

Team Europe was on their way to a blowout victory away from home, but Team USA battled back to make it a real fight on Sunday during the singles matches.