Europe won the 45th Ryder Cup Sunday at Bethpage Black, 15-13, despite a dramatic closing charge by the United States.

The away team dominated the first two days, building a record seven-point lead entering singles. That’s where the U.S. took control and nearly mounted the greatest comeback in cup history. It marked the first road win by a team since Europe captured the 2012 edition at Medinah.

Here’s how the week played out in Farmingdale, New York, with an explainer below of the biennial competition’s format:

The sides played two team sessions each of the first two days and singles matches Sunday. The team sessions included four foursomes (alternate shot) and four fourballs (better ball) with four players from each team sitting. Singles involved all players*.

Friday morning foursom

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