Europe Defeats USA to Regain Ryder Cup 

Luke Donald endured a “rollercoaster of emotions” as Europe regained the Ryder Cup in dramatic fashion in Rome yesterday.

With Europe needing four points from Sunday’s 12 singles matches to beat the United States, Tommy Fleetwood won the 11th game to pass the 14½ required.

And with hundreds of fans crammed round the edge of the 18th green, Ireland’s Shane Lowry wrapped up a 16½-11½ win.

“It looked good early but then looked like it could be a bad day,” Europe captain Donald told BBC Sport.

“Our guys hung in there like I knew they would. The first two days were key to us to building our lead.

“The Americans are so strong in singles but we were 12 strong. Everyone contributed. I just love these guys – you need your superstars to show up and they did.

“I’ve put everything into it and I’m just so glad they were able to win.”