EUROPE have WON the Ryder Cup over Team USA on a dramatic day at Bethpage Black.
Luke Donald’s men needed just two points to keep their trophy won in Rome in 2023.
Shane Lowry holed on the last to retain the Ryder Cup, as it got tight at the endSportsfile
GettyLowry jumps with glee after the epic finish to the Ryder Cup[/caption]
GettyTyrrell Hatton was the man who sealed the point to win the Ryder Cup[/caption]
GettyThe Irish fans supporting their man with a ‘In Lowry we trust’ banner[/caption]
GettyThe American team fought for their lives, but came up just short over the three days[/caption]
They had completely outplayed their rivals across the first two days in New York.
And they kept the famous gold trophy during the single’s action on Sunday afternoon.
It wasn’t without drama though, as the US stormed to a comeback.
Lowry had to get a half point on the final 18th hole to retain their crown.
And he managed to hit a famous birdie to overcome Russell Henley.
The American had a shot from 7ft to win the match, but missed, and the Irishman took full advantage.
He struck the ball in from slightly closer, before sprinting off in celebration.
There were emotional scenes as the jubilant European crowd went wild.
Lowry was close to tears as he was hugged by his teammates, family and friends.
It halted an extraordinary comeback by Team USA, as they contentiously won through Scottie Scheffler and Co.
Europe then won the Ryder Cup less than 30 minutes later through Hatton.
The Englishman was all square with Collin Morikawa going onto the 18th.
He managed to hit a sublime shot onto the green, then putted close to shoot a par four.
His US rival could only match that though, and it was all over, Europe had won.
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The much-loved Scotsman Robert MacIntrye was also one down going onto the final hole.
But he managed to win the whole, and get his match all square, to earn another half point.
That saw the Ryder Cup finish 15-13 in Europe’s favour.
Rory McIlroy and Co have had to fight through a torrent of abuse from US fans over the last three days.
State Police, dogs and extra security were all called in over yobs lining the fairways.
But they squeaked over the line, just!
Europe led the Ryder Cup 5 1/2 to 2 1/2 after the first day of foursomes and four-balls on Friday.
They then extended that lead to 11 1/2 to 4 1/2 on Friday with another two stellar rounds.
A neck injury to Viktor Hovland saw him pull out of the tournament before facing Harris English.
This meant the teams scared half a point each, taking the scores to 12-5 heading into the singles.
They then needed just two points on the final day of play at a packed-out Bethpage.
The Americans fought for their lives, with nearly every game on a knife-edge going into the back nines.
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