The European team celebrated victory at the Ryder Cup: a bill of £230,000.
The European team's expenses for the celebration
According to The Sun: The Ryder Cup winners from Europe celebrated their victory in Bethpage in unforgettable style, ordering alcohol worth a record £230,000.
The players, led by Luke Donald, enjoyed a great night in New York following their important win over the Americans on an exciting final day.
GettyAmong the revelers were Rory McIlroy and Sunday hero Shane Lowry, who not only played golf over the weekend.
The Europeans ordered a large amount of high-quality alcohol, whose costs far exceeded the planned budget:
- 120 bottles of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial champagne for £967 per bottle - totaling £116,109.
- 60 bottles of Moet MCIII and 60 bottles of Moet Rose, costing £74,053.
- Additionally £18,000 for Belvedere vodka (£1,861 each) and 10 bottles of Hennessy 250th Anniversary for £2,233.
- Each player received a special bottle of Hennessy Richard Lunar New Year 2025, costing £14,896.
A familiar face from the team said: 'Donald and his charges wanted everyone, including the technical crew, wives, and relatives, to enjoy the celebration.'
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A source remarked:
“It was a unique opportunity and a moment to celebrate, as the victory on American soil is an impressive achievement for the European team.'
“After a long, tense, and stressful weekend, the goal was to allow everyone to celebrate and enjoy the best drinks we could offer.”
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Shane Lowry shared that he woke up after a crazy celebration with a terrible hangover.
The Irishman became Europe's legend on Sunday by clinching the victory that allowed the team to hold the famous golden trophy.
He posted on social media on Monday morning using a smiley with tears:
“Clearly, I have a hangover.”
The celebration of the victory over America in the Ryder Cup was a significant event for the European team, which once again proved its strength and skill on the international stage. These expenses are a testament to the joy of victory and the unity of the team that celebrated its success together with everyone involved. The players are already looking forward to the next challenges, but the memories of these celebrations will undoubtedly remain in sports history.
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