Golf | Ryder Cup | USA 13 - 15 Europe
Europe hold off the United States to win Ryder Cup It was an extraordinary day of golf as Europe won despite an extraordinary effort by the US. Author | Liam C The headlines were being prepared long before Sunday’s Ryder Cup singles had begun, such was Europe’s dominance over the opening two days. They led by a record seven points, 11½-4½, and needed only three more from 12 matches to seal victory. No team had ever recovered from more than a four-point deficit, and for many it seemed a formality. Yet the United States mounted a fight that will be remembered for years. In the end Europe stumbled across the line, securing a 15-13 win, with Ludvig Aberg the only visitor to win his match as six American players registered victories. READ MORE | How does the Ryder Cup actually work? It fell to Tyrrell Hatton in match 10 to take Europe to the decisive 14½ points. It was a fitting conclusion, the Englishman one of only two players to remain unbeaten across the week, the other ...