Rory McIlroy has last laugh over Bryson DeChambeau | Golf News

Rory McIlroy, in a second of celebration after Team Europe’s triumphant win at the Ryder Cup, draped a European flag over Bryson DeChambeau’s title.

This yr’s Ryder Cup was notably contentious, with McIlroy being a specific goal of harsh criticism from spectators, main to an incident where a host appeared to be pressured to resign after instigating offensive chants against McIlroy.

McIlroy’s spouse, Erica Stoll, was also struck by a beer thrown from the group. Despite the hostility, McIlroy reveled in his group’s victory throughout the weekend in New York, even returning some of the group’s vitality.

At one level during the celebrations, McIlroy and his teammates discovered themselves on a podium above DeChambeau’s title. Upon seeing this, McIlroy coated the American’s title with a European flag and led the group in chants of “ole, ole, ole.”

McIlroy and DeChambeau have a historical past of rivalry, both identified for their outspokenness and reveling in their moments of triumph and provocation throughout the event. As a chief on the European group, McIlroy fielded many of the questions during the post-match press convention.

When requested about his emotions toward the boisterous New York followers, McIlroy responded candidly: “Very f—ing satisfying,” eliciting reactions from his teammates.

McIlroy praised his spouse’s “class and dignity” for not reacting after being subject to chants and seeing a drink thrown on her, while persevering with to assist her husband around the course.

He said: “It should be off-limits, but obviously it wasn’t this week. Erica is fine. She’s a very, very strong woman. You know, she handled everything this week with class and poise and dignity like she always has. I love her and we’re going to have a good time celebrating tonight.”

After controlling proceedings on Friday and Saturday, Team USA mounted a fierce fightback in the singles matches on the ultimate day, before Team Europe managed to dangle on for a 15-13 victory.

Shane Lowry emerged as the decisive determine when his match outcome ensured Europe had secured the very important 14-point threshold required to retain the trophy, while Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre contributed extra halved matches to clinch the outright triumph at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

The Ryder Cup will head to Ireland in 2027, with the next American version not scheduled until 2029, which is deliberate to happen in Minnesota.