FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Europe has retained the Ryder Cup, fending off a furious rally from the United States in singles play Sunday at Bethpage Black.

The Americans' hopes of a historic comeback ended when the eighth singles match between Shane Lowry and Russell Henley was halved, with the Irishman sinking a 6-foot birdie putt on No. 18 after Henley missed short from a similar line a few feet farther out.

That half-point gave Europe the coveted 14 it needed to retain golf's ultimate team prize.

"I mean, I've been so lucky to experience amazing things in this game," Lowry, in tears, said. "That was the hardest couple hours of my life. Honestly.

"I just can't believe it. I can't believe that putt went in. ... The Ryder Cup means everything to me."

Europe started play Sunday needing ju

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