FARMINGDALE, NY — Europe has retained the Ryder Cup after fending off a stirring Team USA fightback at Bethpage Black on Sunday afternoon.

Shane Lowry held his nerve to drain a six-foot putt on the 18th to halve his back-and-forth against Russell Henley and secure the all-important 14th point for Europe on a day that saw America restore some pride after a disastrous opening two days that saw them lose all four sessions and trail 11.5-4.5 going into the final day.

Lowry - and Europe's - relief was palpable, with the Irish golfer jumping for joy on the 18th after coming back from two holes down to tie the match after what had been an incredibly difficult afternoon for the visiting team.

Going into the final day with an unprecedented seven-point lead, it would have taken a collapse of monu

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