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 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 the Ryder Cup.
Europe started play Sunday needing just 2 points to beat the host Americans.