Europe edge it in epic showdown

Tyrrell Hatton leads Team Europe’s celebration with the Ryder Cup trophy after their win over Team USA at Bethpage Black in New York. — AFP

THE record will show that Europe beat the United States in the 45th Ryder Cup staged at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.

But it’s folklore that will forever tell the story of a genuinely captivating third and final singles day that saw Team USA reach the brink of what would have been the most audacious comeback in the fabled competition’s history. In the end, the home team fell just short: 15-13.