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Rory McIlroy Takes on Scottie Scheffler in Ryder Cup Singles Showdown

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Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th hole during day two of the 2025 Ryder Cup.



Rory McIlroy, the world's second-ranked golfer and undefeated in the tournament, will face Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer who has yet to secure a point, in one of Sunday's singles matches at the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.


Rory McIlroy, a career Grand Slam winner after his Masters victory in April, faces off against Scottie...


Rory McIlroy, the world number two, will face off against Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, in the fourth singles match of the 45th Ryder Cup on Sunday. McIlroy, who is undefeated in the tournament, will look to add to his impressive record against Scheffler, who has yet to secure a point in the competition despite his six wins this year, including the PGA Championship and British Open.


The pairings for the decisive singles matches were announced on Saturday, following Europe's dominant 3-1 win in the foursomes and four-ball sessions. This victory gave Europe a commanding 11.5-4.5 lead, the largest margin entering the singles matches in Ryder Cup history. Europe needs only 2.5 points to retain the trophy, while the United States requires a remarkable 10 points to stage a comeback.


Europe's lead is significant, eclipsing the 11-5 leads held by the United States in 2021 and Europe in 2004. The team will look to maintain their momentum and secure the win on Sunday.






The 11.5-4.5 deficit puts the US in a tough spot, needing 10 points to reclaim the Ryder Cup. Meanwhile, Europe can retain the trophy with just two wins and a draw in the singles matches.


This 7-point lead is the largest entering the singles matches in Ryder Cup history, surpassing the 11-5 leads held by the US in 2021 and Europe in 2004. The margin sets up an intriguing final day, with Europe looking to build on their dominant performance and the US seeking a dramatic turnaround.




Justin Rose will kick off the singles matches against Cam Young at 12:02 pm (1602 GMT). Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood takes on Justin Thomas in match two, and Matt Fitzpatrick goes head-to-head with Bryson DeChambeau in match three.


Rory McIlroy, a career Grand Slam winner after his Masters victory in April, faces off against Scottie Scheffler in match four. Scheffler, a four-time major winner, has had an impressive year with six wins, including the PGA Championship and British Open.





American Patrick Cantlay plays Sweden's Ludvig Aberg in match five, followed in order by Spain's Jon Rahm against Xander Schauffele, Austrian Sepp Straka against US Open winner J.J. Spaun, Irishman Shane Lowry against third-ranked Russell Henley and Dane rookie Rasmus Hojgaard against Ben Griffin.


The last matches send England's Tyrrell Hatton against Collin Morikawa, Scotsman Robert MacIntyre against Sam Burns and Norway's Viktor Hovland against Harris English,


The status of Hovland, pulled from a Saturday four-ball match with a neck injury, will not be known until Sunday after an MRI is examined.




Sunday Singles Matches:

  • Match 5: Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Ludvig Åberg (Sweden)
  • Match 6: Jon Rahm (Spain) vs. Xander Schauffele (USA)
  • Match 7: Sepp Straka (Austria) vs. J.J. Spaun (USA)
  • Match 8: Shane Lowry (Ireland) vs. Russell Henley (USA)
  • Match 9: Rasmus Højgaard (Denmark) vs. Ben Griffin (USA) Match 10-12:
  • Match 10: Tyrrell Hatton (England) vs. Collin Morikawa (USA)
  • Match 11: Robert MacIntyre (Scotland) vs. Sam Burns (USA)
  •  Match 12: Viktor Hovland (Norway) vs. Harris English (USA), pending confirmation due to Hovland's neck injury evaluation on Sunday.

 
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