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.
13. Shane Lowry
Europe were looking in real danger until the gritty Irishman finished with five straight 3s to end up all square with Henley to secure at draw at worst before Hatton won it. 8/10 | Getty Images
14. Collin Morikawa
The former Open champion hasn’t had a great year and was another home player who could only contribute a meagre half point. 4/10 | Getty Images
15. Bob MacIntyre
The Oban man suffered his first Ryder Cup defeat on the opening morning before bouncing back alongside Hovland on day two then signing off with a tie. 6/10 | Getty Images
16. Xander Schauffele
One of the better performers for the Americans, he finished with three points out of four after taking down Jon Rahm in the singles, which is never easy. 8/10 | Getty Images