Rory McIlroy shone brightly at the 2025 Ryder Cup, leading Team Europe to a spectacular victory over Team USA at Bethpage Black. Throughout this exhilarating weekend, Rory secured an impressive three and a half points, proving himself crucial to his team’s success. It was a year filled with successes for the Northern Irishman, who also snagged the prestigious Masters and the Players Championship, crowning a season that began with his win at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
After Shane Lowry’s putt secured the victory for Europe, Rory turned to his wife, Erica Stoll, with a heartfelt declaration: “What a year.” Their embrace was a poignant moment, yet not all was smooth sailing. Over the weekend, an unfortunate incident arose when a drink was reportedly thrown at Erica, leaving her in tears. However, Rory praised her strength and poise, mentioning, “Erica is fine. She’s a very strong woman… We’re going to have a good time celebrating tonight.”
Despite a taxing showdown against Scottie Scheffler in the singles, which ended in a narrow loss, Rory held his head high. Reflecting on the match, he disclosed, “I felt like I was running on empty today… It was a bit of a pillow fight if I’m honest.” Yet, with six Ryder Cup victories under his belt, Rory continues to cement his legacy as one of the competition’s greats. 🏆⛳️
Here’s to Rory’s achievements and resilience both on and off the course! 🥳🌟 #RyderCup #GolfChampion #RoryMcIlroy