Europe have won the Ryder Cup after after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.
The host side, trailing by seven points heading into Sunday’s singles session, roared back into contention with a series of tight wins but 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.
Tyrrell Hatton then added another half in match number 10 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.
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