On the eve of the Ryder Cup, September 26th, 2025, we explore the deep emotional core of Team Europe, from Seve's legacy to the next generation, culminating in the reveal of the crucial Friday morning foursomes pairings.

THE SEVE EFFECT

We explore the powerful emotional foundation of Team Europe, anchored by a moving story from Rory McIlroy about a 2010 conference call with an ailing Seve Ballesteros that brought the entire team to tears.

• Rory McIlroy: "That is... that's it. That's the embodiment of what the European Ryder Cup team is."
• This legacy inspires the next generation, with Rasmus Højgaard recalling how he was captivated by the "Miracle at Medinah" as an 11-year-old.

INTO THE LION'S DEN

The conversation shifts to the immense challenge of facing the notoriously partisan New York crowd at Bethpage Black, and what it will take for Europe to silence the noise and achieve a historic away victory.

• Rory McIlroy: An away win would be "one of the greatest accomplishments of my career."
• Team camaraderie is key, from Tyrrell Hatton joking about his receding hairline to Jon Rahm recalling a celebratory night fueled by "strawberry lemonade vodka things."

Quick Hits

Donald Trump's planned attendance • Team USA's motivation: "losing sucks" • Friday Foursomes: Rahm/Hatton vs. Thomas/DeChambeau leads the charge

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