Europe was crowned champions of the Ryder Cup for the sixteenth time in its history after defeating the USA by 12 points this Sunday. 16.5 to 13.5He put the finishing touch on a tournament that dominated the first two days and closed on the final day, avoiding an American uprising that was largely contained by a crucial draw by the tournament’s two-time champion Jon Rahm of Spain. . Scottie Scheffler world number 1.

After the bitter defeat Whistling StraitsEurope took its revenge on European soil again, extending the undefeated record in the fiefdom that the USA had not won since 1993, with a brilliant victory that took shape in the first two days and a resistance exercise in 1993. The decisive one came when the Americans tried with all their might to achieve a success denied by Tommy Fleetwood’s putt on the 16th hole.

One Rahm and one McIlroy star, one Hovland exhibiting superior performance and fleetwood Europe, which guaranteed victory, achieved its desired goal against the USA, which was not at the level of the first two, although it died honorably on the last day.

Sunday started with Rome’s Marco Simone scoring 10.5 to 5.5 in favor of Europe. The Europeans were in charge, but the most difficult thing was to complete the victory in the individual races. The United States has revealed its most competitive side, The one he didn’t show in the first two days and put Luke Donald’s team in serious trouble.

Because even though it was so close, it had to wait until after 17:00 CET (15:00 GMT). documenting victory. Fleetwood raised his fist as the crowd celebrated the victory.

Despite starting the match second, Hovland was the first prop to score the first point for the Europeans and re-connect with the Ryder Cup. He did his part and beat the American Colin Morikawa With a result of 4 and 3 (four ahead with three holes remaining) he left the championship three points behind.

Norwegian won holes 3, 4, 6, 11, 1 and 16 After a solid match where he more than completed Ryder.

And the first game that made everyone talk was the exciting duel between Rahm and Scheffler. A fair draw thanks to his magicrahmbo‘ on the last hole, with a blow that even he didn’t believe in, putting his hand to his mouth in disbelief, a gigantic fight between the two best players of the tournament, between the two best representatives of each team and between the two teams. One of the most important names in golf in recent years.

The party commanded attention for most of the day. until, with a three-point difference, all eyes began to turn to the rest of the matches.

Base on four points in this Ryder, McIlroy once again had the precision of a Swiss watch to add a 3 and 1 victory over Sam Burns. Patrick Cantlay took down Justin Rose and winged it Zach Johnson they were unable to complete what would eventually become an epic comeback.

It turned out because the markers were too tight Tyrrell Hatton destroy Brian Harman and leave the title in the middle. The cameras focused on Tommy Fleetwood, who made no mistake, and on the unforgettable 16th hole, he not only reached the required 14.5 points but eventually surpassed them, closing the match with a score of 3 and 1, which mathematically won the European title. .

The contest ended with a score of 16.5 to 11.5. Shane Lowry and victory Robert MacIntyre.

Europe has claimed the throne of world golf, as players from the Old Continent did in Solheim a few weeks ago. A collective victory was achieved in the first two days, with the historic Jon Rahm and the clear weight of stars McIlroy and Hovland.