Europe holds on win thrilling Ryder Cup
Paul Newberry, The Associated Press, Newport, Wales | Mon, 10/04/2010 9:35 PM
Europe has reclaimed the Ryder Cup, winning a thrilling contest that went down to the final singles match at Celtic Manor.
The Americans rallied from a three-point deficit to tie the score, bringing it down to the 12th match. But U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell made a clutch birdie putt at the16th and was conceded his par putt at No. 17. Hunter Mahan flubbed a chip shot, then missed a last-gasp putt from off the green to save par.
The Europeans won 14.5-13.5 to reclaim the cup won by the Americans at Valhalla two years ago.
