European golf star Shane Lowry expressed his emotions after securing the Ryder Cup victory for Europe, describing the experience as one of the toughest moments in his life. Despite starting the day with a comfortable lead, Luke Donald’s team faced a challenge as the Americans closed in with late wins during the singles matches. It was up to Lowry to secure a crucial half point on the 18th hole, ensuring the Samuel Ryder trophy returned to Europe.
Lowry, a former Open champion, delivered the decisive putt, leading to jubilant celebrations at the 18th hole. Reflecting on his win, Lowry shared with Sky Sports that the Ryder Cup held immense significance for him, surpassing even his past achievements in the game. He acknowledged the resilience of the American team but expressed his desire for a definitive win, despite retaining the cup.
The victory was sealed when Tyrell Hatton secured the necessary half point, edging Europe to a tense win after a day that had seemed promising for a record-breaking European triumph. The final match concluded with Sam Burns missing a crucial putt, allowing Scotland’s Robert McIntyre to secure the final half point, leading to Europe’s 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black.
