Team Europe trolled Donald Trump after winning the Ryder Cup in his own backyard, with the US President responding to the jibes on social media
12:21, 29 Sep 2025Updated 14:17, 29 Sep 2025
Donald Trump and, right, Team Europe celebrate with the Ryder Cup
Donald Trump has reacted to Team Europe’s taunting following their Ryder Cup triumph in his own territory. The Europeans held off a spirited fightback from the host nation USA during Sunday’s individual matches to keep hold of the trophy and claim their first victory on American turf since 2012.
Luke Donald’s squad became just the fifth European outfit to claim the Ryder Cup on US soil, prevailing by 15 points to 13 at Bethpage Black in New York. Trump, an avid golf enthusiast who originates from the city, was present at the competition on Friday, arriving via Air Force One to back his homeland.
The president observed as Europe established a commanding advantage on the opening day before stretching it to seven points by Saturday’s conclusion.
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All Rory McIlroy and his teammates required was three points from Sunday’s dozen individual encounters – though this proved more challenging than anticipated.
Keegan Bradley’s USA mounted a determined revival to create tension in the final session before Europe managed to secure victory despite the hostile environment at Bethpage Black. The home supporters tormented Europe’s golfers with harsh chants and boos throughout the weekend, yet the visitors enjoyed the final triumph on Sunday, reports the Mirror.
During the festivities, Team Europe’s players assembled to record a video message for Trump. With McIlroy operating the camera in selfie position, they chanted: “Are you watching? Are you watching? Are you watching, Donald Trump?”
Captain Donald subsequently lifted the Ryder Cup toward the lens. Trump replied on Truth Social, writing: “Yes I’m watching. Congratulations.”
It was a gracious response from Trump, who had also offered encouraging words to Donald during Friday’s action. “Yeah, I saw Mr President and shook his hand and said hello.
“He said, ‘You know what, you’re becoming a real great leader’. It was nice of him to say that. It was nice of him to support this event.”
USA skipper, Keegan Bradley, who has been open about his political stance, showed deference to the President when he arrived. “It was great,” Bradley confirmed.
“That was really a cool experience. Seeing an active President on the grounds of a Ryder Cup or at a golf event, what a cool thing. The flyover with Air Force One, I’ll never forget that for the rest of my life.”
Bradley will be keen to put most of the weekend behind him, though, having witnessed his side lose the bulk of the partnership matches across the opening two days. It was only when the Americans’ individual skills were given free rein that they genuinely challenged Europe, though it proved insufficient to prevent defeat.