Golfweek spent an evening with Tom Lehman at the 2025 Preserve Golf Club Collegiate, where he delivered an important message to the young golfers.

Europe’s 11.5-4.5 lead represents the largest deficit after two days in Ryder Cup history. Instead of blaming the U.S. for a “collapse,” we should recognize we’re witnessing potentially the greatest team performance in the event’s 98-year history.

Golf’s fiercest rivalry is back this weekend, with an appearance by US President Donald Trump and sledges about the Americans greedily pocketing money setting the tone for a fiery Ryder Cup.