Bethpage Black gives you nothing. Not the course, and certainly not the setting. The 2025 Ryder Cup was staged on one of the toughest, loudest venues in world golf, with an atmosphere that was especially hostile for the visiting team. And yet Europe left New York as champions (15–13), sealing a victory for the history books.
In the middle of that noise—both literal and figurative—Jon Rahm once again stepped up as a leader. He played all five matches and contributed three points to Europe’s cause (3 wins, 2 losses), consistently in the spotlight and consistently embracing the responsibility of leading from the front.
Friday morning | Foursomes
Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton vs Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas — Win 4&3 (1 point)
Europe started with purpose, and Rahm was right where the pressure is greatest: on the front line. Paired with Hatton, he delivered a commanding victory that set the tone for the day—solid off the tee, a high tempo, and a clear message: Europe came to compete at Bethpage, not to survive.
Friday afternoon | Fourballs
Rahm / Sepp Straka vs Scottie Scheffler / J.J. Spaun — Win 3&2 (1 point)
Without easing off, Rahm backed it up in the afternoon, this time alongside Straka. It was a high-level match against one of the strongest American pairings. The combination worked: aggression when it was there to be taken, patience when the course tightened its grip, and steady emotions in an environment that demanded composure at every step.
Saturday morning | Foursomes
Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton vs Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay — Win 3&2 (1 point)
With the pressure rising and the crowd turning the volume up again, Rahm and Hatton reunited to deliver another huge point. Winning foursomes at Bethpage is close to a statement—every shot carries double weight. They handled it with authority.
Saturday afternoon | Fourballs
Rahm / Sepp Straka vs J.J. Spaun / Xander Schauffele — Loss 1 down (0 points)
The first setback came in Saturday’s afternoon session. A tight match with no margin for error that slipped away by the narrowest of gaps. In Ryder Cups, these fine-line contests are decided by details—and this time, the details fell the Americans’ way.
Sunday | Singles
Rahm vs Xander Schauffele — Loss 4&3 (0 points)
Sunday was a true nerve test. The United States pushed hard and turned singles into a suffocating, high-pressure battle. Rahm drew a heavyweight matchup against Schauffele, who produced his best golf when it mattered. Jon fought, but the match swung the American’s way down the stretch.
Europe wins on enemy territory
Europe’s victory at Bethpage was about far more than the final score. It was resilience, belief and team spirit. In a punishing atmosphere and a final day loaded with tension, Europe held firm to lift the trophy on U.S. soil and write another historic chapter.
And in that high-voltage script, Rahm once again rose to the moment: five matches, three points, and the unmistakable feeling that when the Ryder Cup gets serious, his name is always among the protagonists.