The mud had barely settled on Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over the United States on Sunday earlier than Rory McIlroy set his sights on New York and profitable the 2025 version in hostile territory.
After struggling a chastening 19-9 defeat at Whistling Straits two years in the past, Europe restored their satisfaction with a 16-1/2 to 11-1/2 win on the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, leaving the U.S. with no win on European soil since 1993.
Europe’s defeat in 2021 left McIlroy in tears, and the Northern Irishman shed extra on Sunday, although this time for happier causes. And he predicted extra pleasure for Europe at Bethpage Black in two years’ time.
“So I’ve said this for the last probably six or seven years to anyone that will listen,” McIlroy stated. “I think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf right now is winning an away Ryder Cup. “And that’s what we’re going to do at Bethpage.”
Europe final received the occasion within the United States in 2012 once they emerged with a 14-1/2 to 13-1/2 win in Illinois, a victory dubbed the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ after they fought again from a 10-4 deficit.
McIlroy paid tribute to the younger weapons in Europe’s crew and stated that they had a vibrant future within the biennial crew competitors.
“I know I don’t have that many left,” the 34-year-old stated.
“To see guys like Ludvig (Aberg) come in here and be an absolute stud and take everything in stride, I wish I was in his position again, looking forward to playing in 15 or 20 Ryder Cups or whatever it is he’s going to play in.
“But all the rookies that came in this year, everything, they have been absolutely amazing, and I’m just so proud to be a part of this team. It is, it’s very, very meaningful.”
Captain Luke Donald stated they might take the struggle to the Americans in 2025.
“Not many people gave us a chance after Whistling Straits. We were big underdogs. We started to show some form in the last six months, and I couldn’t be happier with the team I got,” Donald stated.
“I think these guys will be around for a long time, and we’re going to put up a great fight in two years’ time.”