The Ryder Cup was won by Team Europe. The English Tommy Fleetwood mathematically won the half point against the American Fowler in a packed and energized Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in order to award the United States the decisive half point needed to defeat them. Europe defeated the United States 16.5-11.5. This is the fifteenth European success, the first after that of 2018 in Paris signed by Chicco Molinari, yesterday vice-captain together with his brother Edoardo. The European team led 101/2-51/2 yesterday morning, meaning the US team needed the largest Ryder Cup comeback in history to win, despite a thrilling 3-1 victory in the foursomes’ session on Saturday afternoon. The first European victory put the home team up 14-7, but Matt Fitzpatrick missed a six-meter putt that would have sealed the trophy, allowing the Americans to close the gap to 14-11 thanks to Max Homa's strategic decision to play an unplayable shot that helped him clear the hole. Fleetwood and Shane Lowry each secured at least half a point before Fleetwood won the 17th hole against Rickie Fowler to secure a 3&1 victory and reclaim the Ryder Cup for Europe. European captain Luke Donald, who was undefeated in four Ryder Cups as a player, shed emotions after Fleetwood and Lowry secured their half-points. "I'm so thrilled," he exclaimed. "It was a long process, an amazing journey that I loved." "It was stressful, and the United States were fighting hard but I am so proud of my 12 guys. We had a close bond from the start, and they gave me everything. They believed in me and got the job done."
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