Europe (14) beat US (1 1 ) by three points to retain the Ryder Cup

NEW YORK — Europe showed remarkable nerves of steel by fending off a dramatic US comeback to retain the Ryder Cup.

A 14-11 victory saw Luke Donald’s team, who arrived at Bethpage Black on Sunday needing three points for a first away win since the 2012 “Miracle of Medinah”, keep hold of the famous trophy.

Our place, our time said the European slogan. For much of the weekend Ryder Cup victory looked a formality.

Injury to Viktor Hovland, donating half a point before a ball was struck, meant the visitors needed only two points on the final day to retain the trophy, but the comfort drawn from that overwhelming stat was lost as the Americans burst from the chains of playing in pairs.

The first three matches were all tie

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