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.
21. Justin Rose
The oldest player on the European team produced an incredible performance in the Saturday fourballs alongside Fleetwood before being denied a half by a last-hole birdie in the singles. 7/10 | Getty Images
22. Justin Thomas
The two-time PGA champion did a brilliant job telling US fans they were out of order and retained his 100 per cent record in the singles with a last-hole birdie. 7/10 | Getty Images
23. Sepp Straka
Not a memorable week for the Austrian and he thanked his team-mates for the support they’ve given him during a difficult time for his family following the premature birth of a child. 5/10 | Getty Images
24. Cameron Young
The New Yorker may have ended up on the losing side but can be proud of his week, especially as he led the way as the Americans threatened to pull off the unthinkable. 8/10 | Getty Images