Team Europe reportedly ran up a bar tab of £230,000 while celebrating their Ryder Cup triumph in New York. The team, along with support staff and families, enjoyed the victory at Bethpage Black golf course, spraying champagne and continuing the festivities on their way back. Shane Lowry humorously admitted to a potential hangover on social media.
According to The Sun, the celebrations included £116,000 spent on 120 bottles of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial champagne, £74,000 on 60 bottles of Moët MCIII, and an equal amount on Moët Rose Champagne. Additional expenses included £18,000 on Belvedere Vodka and over £22,000 on ten bottles of limited-edition Hennessy 250th Anniversary cognac, with an offer of Hennessy Richard Lunar New Year 2025 cognac for the players.
During a press conference, players discussed Sepp Straka’s leadership in strokes gained, with unanimous support for him. Banter ensued among the team members, including comments from Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, and Luke Donald. Notably, Rory McIlroy faced crowd abuse during the tournament, with his wife Erica also being targeted, prompting McIlroy to speak out against such behavior in golf.
Europe’s celebration included a playful troll towards American President Donald Trump, which he acknowledged on social media. The team sang chants on their way back to the hotel, and Sky announced a discounted Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming season, offering more live matches across various leagues.