The 13th Junior Ryder Cup at Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, New York, is heating up with the USA holding a narrow 10-8 lead over Europe heading into the decisive singles matches. Watch highlights from the intense mixed four-ball session where top juniors like Asterisk Talley and Miles Russell showcased incredible skill and teamwork. Europe fights back with strong performances from players like Benedicte Brent-Peterson and John Doyle, keeping the competition tight. With 12 points up for grabs in the singles matches, the battle for the Junior Ryder Cup trophy is wide open. Stay tuned for thrilling golf action and expert commentary from captains Suzy Whaley and Stephen Gallacher. Don’t miss the historic chance for Europe to win on American soil for the first time since 2004.
Keywords: Junior Ryder Cup 2025, Nassau Country Club golf, USA vs Europe golf, junior golf tournament, Ryder Cup juniors, golf singles matches, youth golf competition, Suzy Whaley, Stephen Gallacher, golf highlights, AJGA top juniors, golf in New York, international junior golf, golf team competition, junior golf news
Imagine the thrill of watching the next generation of golfing superstars battle it out on the green with the 13th Junior Rder Cup hanging precariously in the balance. As the singles matches approach, the tension is palpable with the United States team clinging to a slender two-point lead over their European counterparts. But here’s where it gets interesting. This year’s competition is shaping up to be a real nailbiter. With the scores poised at 108 in favor of the Americans, the stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, New York. And the question on everyone’s mind is, can the Europeans pull off a stunning comeback to claim their first Junior Rider Cup victory on American soil since 2004? According to US captain Susie Whees have been incredibly tight with the competition seessawing back and forth throughout the day. The matches are so tight and the competition is incredible, she exclaimed. It was back and forth all day. One of the most exciting matchups of the day pitted Europe’s Sarah Brenf and Hugo Lagoff against America’s Asterisk Tally and Miles Russell. The US duo got off to a blistering start, winning the first four holes with three birdies and a par to go four up. However, the French pair refused to give up, winning holes 6, 7, and 9 to narrow the gap. After a thrilling exchange of birdies on holes 14 and 15, the US held a slender one-up lead, heading into the par4 17th hole, where Russell sealed the deal with a clutch 10- ft birdie. We got off to a nice start and we didn’t really play poorly midway through. We just didn’t give ourselves any looks and Europe made some birdies to make it tight at the end, Russell explained. The US juniors ranked top in the AJA boys and girls rankings have been learning valuable lessons from each other after being paired together twice before the singles matches. It’s been fun getting to learn from each other’s games, said Tally, who recently committed to Stanford University. We feed off each other. The Americans secured two more full points courtesy of Maryland’s Zoe Kusac and Kansas’s London Estherline who won 2-1 and Lily Pang and Jeppi Puebla who triumphed 4-2 over Europe’s Alice Kong and Lev Grinberg. Meanwhile, the Europeans earned their first point of the day when Spain’s Nagor Martinez and Callstie Alzas of France carded four team birdies to win 32 over Americans Hamilton Coleman and Ray Fang. Denmark’s Benedicta Brent Peterson also gave team Europe a boost, birdieing the 17th hole and driving the 18th green on the 330yard par4 to secure another point alongside teammate John Doyle of Ireland. Knowing that we had momentum, that’s important. Brent Peterson said, “You kind of wish for this opportunity the whole season playing back home in Europe, and it’s finally come to life. It’s an honor.” The final match of the day ended in a tie with American Anna Fang and European Oscar Quuo narrowly missing out on birdies. As the singles matches loom, the Europeans will be looking to rally from behind and create history by winning their first Junior Rider Cup in America since 2004. “It’s on their shoulders,” said European captain Steven Gallaer. “There’s a chance to rewrite history tomorrow. We’ve not went away for over 20 years, and we’re going to try and do it for the continent.” US Captain Whley, on the other hand, is urging her team to dig deep and find the grit and determination to see them through. I want them to have perseverance, she said. If they get down, we’re not going to worry about it. We’re going to bounce back. We’re going to go out with our pairings as strong as we possibly can. And at the end of the day, the best team wins. With the forecast predicting inclement weather on Thursday, the Junior Rider Cup will remain at the historic Nassau Country Club with singles matches commencing at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time. The final matches are open to the public for spectating and media. So, be sure to tune in and witness the thrilling conclusion to this epic battle. But here’s the question. Can the Europeans pull off a stunning comeback or will the Americans hold their nerve to claim victory? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Do you think the Europeans have what it takes to make history, or will the Americans prove too strong?
