It was Europe’s first win on American soil since 2012. The Europeans held a record 11 and a half, four and a half lead going into Sunday’s 12 singles matches.

They held off a furious fight back by the Americans, who won a record-equalling eight and a half points in the singles, to secure a 15-13 victory on Long Island.

Europe has now won 11 of the last 15 Ryder Cups dating back to 1995 and Englishman Luke Donald is the first captain to win back-to-back editions of the biennial event since Tony Jacklin in the 1980s.

The 2027 Ryder Cup is back in Europe and will be played at Adare Manor in Limerick, Ireland.

–Reuters–