"After yet another U.S. loss to the Europeans in the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black this past week, it's time to examine what went wrong and what needs to happen next. The Americans' spirited rally in Sunday singles covered up the warts of a 15-13 loss, their 11th defeat in the past 15 matches. With much of the European team expected to return at the next Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in Ireland in 2027, including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and others, the Americans will undoubtedly face another uphill climb -- this time on foreign soil."
"Luke Donald, who became only the second European captain to win back-to-back Ryder Cups, didn't say whether he plans to be back a third straight time. "I think he turned this European Team into a really unstoppable force, especially the first two days, and you know, in my eyes, I think he's the best European Ryder Cup captain ever," U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley said. "I was really excited to go up against him, but I knew it was going to be tough to beat him. He put his team in the best position to win, and to do that at these two places is a remarkable feat.""
The United States fell 15-13 to Europe at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, marking the Americans' 11th loss in 15 matches. A late Sunday singles rally covered earlier strategic and setup issues that hampered the U.S. team. Many core European players are expected to return for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, creating continuity and home-course challenges for the Americans. Luke Donald secured back-to-back wins as European captain, backed by strong support staff and vice captains. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley acknowledged rookie mistakes and the need for greater organizational backing.
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