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Graeme McDowell shares his thoughts on team America’s ‘reset’ at the 2025 Ryder Cup

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LIV golfer Graeme McDowell recently expressed his desire to witness the ongoing Ryder Cup through a post on his social media. McDowell showed his support for the U.S. team as well as for President Donald Trump, who made an appearance at Bethpage on Day One of the biennial team event.

A seasoned Ryder Cup competitor, McDowell has represented Europe on four consecutive occasions: 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. He was part of the winning side in three of those tournaments, with the exception of the 37th edition in 2008.

Sharing his excitement about President Trump’s arrival at the 45th Ryder Cup, McDowell hoped that the 47th President of the United States would inspire the host team, which had a challenging start. Currently, the European team leads the tournament by four points, while Team USA has scored only two.

Looking forward to a turnaround for the American side, McDowell wrote on X:
“47 in the house. If the American team needed a reset and some inspiration, they just got it!!!! Scenes. Wish I was there. Man.”

After the completion of the first day’s Foursomes and Four-Ball matches, Team Europe maintains its lead. The U.S. team will aim to regain form over the next two days in hopes of reclaiming the title.

### McDowell’s Aspirations for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Graeme McDowell is well-known for his pivotal role in leading his team to victory at the 2010 Ryder Cup held at Celtic Manor in Wales. He famously sank the winning shot against Hunter Mahan during the singles matches on the final day.

Looking ahead, McDowell hopes to be selected for the European team once again after more than a decade, targeting the 46th edition of the Ryder Cup scheduled to take place at Adare Manor, Ireland, in 2027.

In a recent interview, McDowell shared a heartfelt wish to be part of that event—even if it means taking a supporting role. Recalling a conversation with fellow LIV golfer Jon Rahm, he stated:

“It goes without saying as we look towards Adare Manor in two years’ time, I would do anything to be in that European team room, to be part of that team, to put that Team Europe shirt on one more time, to have the badge on my chest, to cheer the guys on and help Europe win another Ryder Cup. I hope to be there.”

McDowell also expressed his desire to give back to Team Europe, emphasizing his commitment and passion for the event. He has been actively sharing his thoughts and updates about the 2025 Ryder Cup on his social media platforms, keeping fans engaged and excited for the future of this prestigious competition.
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“Alexander Zverev says, ‘No, f**k that bro'” – Andy Roddick reacts to German ignoring Carlos Alcaraz’s advice during devastating Laver Cup loss

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The 2025 Laver Cup saw Team Europe, featuring World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 3 Alexander Zverev, and No. 12 Casper Ruud, lose the title to Team World. Team World’s lineup included No. 5 Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, among others. The eighth edition of the Laver Cup was held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, United States, from September 19 to 21, 2025.

Team World, captained by Andre Agassi, secured its third Laver Cup title by defeating Team Europe in a highly competitive showdown.

### Andy Roddick Reacts to Zverev Ignoring Alcaraz’s Advice

During a recent episode of the podcast *Served with Andy Roddick*, hosted by Jon Wertheim and Mike Hayden, tennis legend Andy Roddick shared his thoughts on Alexander Zverev choosing not to follow Carlos Alcaraz’s in-match advice during the tournament.

Roddick said,
“I think it’s interesting also Carlos (Alcaraz) comes over and he could tell Zverev (Alexander) like, ‘Oh, I would hit a forehand 110 and then I would hit a drop shot floater.’ And then Zverev goes, ‘No, f*** that, bro.’ Casper (Ruud), I don’t know that I have that one, Carlitos. Can we get Casper over here? He kind of resides. Yeah, there’s a hugging the baseline deficit with Casper also.” (30:26 onwards)

He continued,
“Can you come here and tell me what you would do? But I think that’s the magic of it, right? Like I don’t know that I would automatically source the opinion of the best player, right? Because maybe the way they view it is more difficult.”

### Alexander Zverev’s Career and Upcoming Tournaments

Throughout his impressive career, Alexander Zverev has won 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles.

Next up, the German star is set to compete at the 2025 China Open, an ATP 500 event taking place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing from September 25 to October 1, 2025. Zverev is seeded second for the tournament, with Jannik Sinner opting not to participate.

This edition marks the 24th men’s China Open, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz looking to retain his title.

In the round of 32, Zverev will face former Italian player Lorenzo Sonego. Additionally, in the men’s doubles category, Zverev will team up with Brazilian Marcelo Melo. The pair will take on Cameron Norrie and Yunchaokete Bu in the first round.

Stay tuned for more updates on Zverev’s performance and the latest tennis news.
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Rory McIlroy fires back at Bryson DeChambeau’s trash talk ahead of Ryder Cup

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Rory McIlroy has never shied away from trash talk during a Ryder Cup, and with the tournament at Bethpage Black this week, he has started again. McIlroy, who will star for Team Europe, took aim at one specific Team USA player: Bryson DeChambeau.

Earlier this summer, DeChambeau said he looked forward to talking some smack to McIlroy at the Ryder Cup. However, McIlroy brushed it off.

“I think the only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people,” McIlroy told The Guardian in an interview over the weekend. “That is basically what I think of that. To get attention he will mention me or Scottie [Scheffler] or others.”

The rivalry between McIlroy and DeChambeau has grown since their showdown at the Masters in April, where McIlroy won his first green jacket to complete the career Grand Slam. During that round, McIlroy was paired with DeChambeau, who struggled at Augusta National.

Afterward, DeChambeau told reporters he never spoke to McIlroy during the final round and found it odd. McIlroy, however, saw it differently. “I’m not going to try and be his best mate out there,” he said at the PGA Championship.

The feud reignited at the 2024 U.S. Open, where DeChambeau prevailed after McIlroy’s final-round collapse at Pinehurst No. 2. McIlroy’s outspoken opposition to LIV Golf, where DeChambeau now plays, has also fueled tension between the two stars.

That sets the stage for this week at Bethpage Black, where trash talk is expected both on the course and among the fans. The venue is anticipating about 50,000 spectators per day during the three-day tournament.

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