Europe have had the last laugh after an unsavoury Ryder Cup, holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States to retain the trophy.

The host side, trailing by seven points heading into Sunday’s singles session, roared back into contention with a series of tight wins but the holders just did enough to cling on.

Shane Lowry delivered the crucial half-point in match number eight, taking Europe to 14 points by holing a putt to tie against Russell Henley.

England’s Tyrrell Hatton iced the cake soon after with a half-point from his match against Collin Morikawa.

That took Europe to the 14.5-point target they needed for the outright win.

“It’s been one of the hardest days I’ve ever experienced on a golf course,” said Hatton after Europe’s ultimate 15-13 triumph.

“It was to be expecte

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