Europe have once again won the Ryder Cup - despite the United States staging an incredible fightback on the final day at Bethpage Black.
The hosts were trailing by seven points heading into Sunday’s singles session, but thet roared back into contention with a series of tight wins. However, the holders just did just enough to cling on.
Shane Lowry delivered the crucial half-point that took Europe to an unassailable 14 when he secured a draw in match number eight by holing a winning putt on the 18th. Then Tyrrell Hatton then added another half in the 10th match to ensure an outright victory.
Ludvig Aberg claimed Europe’s only singles win and a further half came from Robert MacIntyre to make the final score 15-13.
It was a first away win for the team since 2012 and only a fifth since the contest was expanded to include continental players in 1979.
The world was treated to a sensational three days of golf in America, with all 24 golfers on show playing their part. We give them a mark out of ten for their performances at the Ryder Cup.
5. Bryson DeChambeau
The big-hitting LIV Golf player certainly did his best to try and add some energy to his team but his putting wasn’t on song, hence a disappointing 1.5 points return. 4/10 | Getty Images
6. Tommy Fleetwood
The Englishman was the star of the show after picking up four points out of four over the first two days before losing on the last to a birdie from Justin Thomas in the singles. 9/10 | Getty Images
7. Harris English
Suffered two defeats alongside Collin Morikawa in what was regarded statistically as the weakest of 132 potential pairings before having to sit out the singles. 3/10 | Getty Images
8. Tyrrell Hatton
The Englishman showed once again why he’s regarded as one of the game’s grittiest competitors, securing Europe’s win with a half to finish with 3.5 points from four games. 9/10 | Getty Images