Lowry Says 2025 Ryder Cup Victory Unlikely To Be Topped

Shane Lowry says lifting the Ryder Cup with Europe at Bethpage Black in September will be almost impossible to surpass, even if future tournaments bring more silverware. The narrow 15-13 victory over the United

States, secured in a tense away atmosphere, has become the standout moment of Lowry’s career so far.

Lowry holed the vital putt that guaranteed Europe retained the Ryder Cup, closing out a singles draw with Russell Henley just as momentum swung towards the United States. That half-point confirmed Europe would keep the trophy, even before the final matches finished on the demanding New York layout.

The win at Bethpage Black was the first Ryder Cup away success by either side since Europe’s comeback at Medinah in 2012. That result also meant Luke Donald joined Tony Jacklin as the only European captains to claim successive Ryder Cups, adding this road win to Europe’s home triumph in Rome in 2023.

The visiting team faced a hostile environment across the week, with several European players exchanging words with vocal spectators around the course. Against that backdrop, Lowry’s composure over the decisive putt added extra weight to the moment, highlighting the psychological pressure on every shot during the closing singles.

Lowry later described how the celebrations felt as significant as the competition itself. "At one stage during the night, I just took myself off to the corner of the room and just sat there watching people celebrating for a half an hour, 40 minutes," Lowry told BBC Sport. "And just trying to soak it all in. Because I feel like it'll take a lot for me to top that evening or that week. You know, Ryder Cups are the best weeks ever, but that week in general, I think would be tough to beat. "

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Justin Rose believes Europe’s mindset as outsiders in New York turned into a key strength. Across the previous nine Ryder Cups, there had been just one away victory, underlining why many observers doubted Europe’s chances before the matches started at the demanding Bethpage Black course.

Rose explained how that narrative shaped the build-up for the European squad. "For 10 years, people had been saying how hard it was going to be. It was in our heads," Rose said. "And to go there as a team and to be so perfect, almost, for the first two days. we didn't allow them to get into it at all. What happened on the Sunday shows how great we were on Friday and Saturday. "

Europe’s early dominance created a huge cushion heading into the singles session. The visitors held a seven-point advantage after two days, the largest margin at that stage of a Ryder Cup since Team Europe was formed in 1979. That platform allowed Donald’s side to withstand the United States fightback during the final matches.

The combination of historical context, the demanding away setting and the emotional weight of the celebrations helps explain why Lowry considers that week so special. For Lowry, Rose and the rest of the team, the Ryder Cup win at Bethpage Black stands as a defining chapter in Europe’s modern golf history.