The European team emerged victorious (14.5-13.5) in the 2010 Ryder Cup in a thrilling finale at The Celtic Manor (Wales), with Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell, the reigning US Open champion, playing a key role. He secured the decisive point on the 17th hole of the final match.

On another day marked by rain at the start, Europe managed to contain a rampant opponent. They began with a significant lead (9.5-6.5), so US captain Corey Pavin urged his players to go out and win all twelve points from the opening tip. And the plan worked perfectly.

Steve Stricker secured the first victory of the day (2/1), followed by Dustin Johnson (6/4), Jeff Overton (3/2), Tiger Woods (4/3), Phil Mickelson (4/2), and Zach Johnson (3/2). There were two ties in between.

Victories by Luke Donald (1 up), Ian Poulter (5/4), and Spaniard Miguel Ángel Jiménez (4/3) – against Bubba Watson – allowed the team captained by Colin Montgomerie to maintain their chances of winning. And then Graeme McDowell appeared to finish off the Americans with his victory (3/1) against Hunter Mahan.

Hunter Mahan's missed putt on the 17th means that the Americans have not won on European soil since 1993.

BOTTOM LINE
Europe, 14.5 – USA, 13.5