Continental comparison: Ryder Cup again in Europe: “Celebrate as if there is no tomorrow”

With damp eyes, Rory McIlroy promised a gigantic party for the title defense in the Ryder Cup, Shane Lowry treated himself to a beer after the most important putt of the day. Despite the unexpectedly dramatic developments, Team Europe won the most important trophy in golf sport in 2012 and defeated the United States 15:13 at the gates of New York. “We will celebrate as if there was no tomorrow,” said the Northern IRE McIlroy. “I am extremely proud to be part of this team.”

Despite a seven-point advantage, Lowry’s blow had made the title defense perfect for Europe-after a catch-up by the hosts in the Bethpage State Park on Long Island, which hardly anyone thought possible. The United States narrowly missed the biggest comeback in the history of the competition. “I can’t believe that the putt is in. The Ryder Cup means everything to me,” said Lowry. The next edition is in his home country in 2027.

Europe’s captain: “You will talk about them for decades”

“These were the most stressful twelve hours of my life,” said Europe’s captain Luke Donald, who had already held responsibility two years ago. “We knew that the tough were, but not that they are so tough. Great respect for them,” he said in the direction of the beaten Americans. Donald said about his own team: “I couldn’t be proud of the boys. You will talk about her for decades.” He left open whether he continues as a captain.

Half the point for the draw against Russell Henley brought Europe to 14 points – that was enough to defend the title and a huge jump from Lowry about the green after exhausting hours. However, nothing was seen on the sovereignty of the first two days on the end, the US professionals around the world ranking list of Scottie Scheffler put under pressure. “The first few days did not go as we imagined. I am really tired, but proud of the fight we delivered today,” said Scheffler.

The Swede Ludvig Aberg was the only European to win his single on the end, and Patrick Cantlay defeated him after 17 lanes. “It was hard,” said Aberg. “It got louder and you could feel the surroundings.” Lowry as well as Matt Fitzpatrick, Robert Macintyre and Tyrelll Hatton (all England) each got half a point through a draw, the other Europeans lost their duels. Fitzpatrick gave up five lanes against Bryson Dechameau in the meantime.

Half a point is unexpectedly valuable

Half the point that Europe had received on Sunday morning also proved unexpected – Viktor Hovland could not start because of pain in the neck, the duel with Harris English was therefore out and both teams were credited half.

From the 11.5: 4.5 from Saturday evening, it had become a 12: 5 for the Europeans before the first tee. For this reason, two more points were enough to defend the title, it was the biggest lead before the final day since the 1979 format was introduced. Since then, continental Europeans have also been there. What initially looked like the attempt to prevent the highest defeat in the Ryder Cup history – the 19: 9 for the USA four years ago – the brand was increasingly developed into a catch -up that was hardly considered possible.

“We didn’t play our best on the first two days, but today we did it,” said US captain Keegan Bradley. He congratulated Europe: “You played better than we do. You deserve it. In my opinion, Luke Donald is the best European captain of history.”

Two years ago, Europe clearly defeated the Americans in Rome with 16.5: 11.5 points. Immediately afterwards, McIlroy had already announced the away win in Bethpage – and kept word. “The” Ole Ole “to hear in America and do something that many people did not think possible,” said us, “said the world ranking second. Team Europe has now won 13 of the 19 Ryder Cups since 1979.