A thunderous cheer echoed onto Main Street in Farmingdale on Sunday afternoon each time the U.S. Ryder Cup team inched closer toward an improbable comeback.

The hopeful fans gathered in the shadow of the tournament at downtown bars and restaurants nearly got their wish. But it would be the European fans letting out the final cheer just after 5 p.m.

As the tournament concluded, and Team Europe retained the Ryder Cup, the final rush of golf fans exiting Bethpage Black golf course descended into the surrounding neighborhoods, some headed back to downtown bars, others seeking to nab a rideshare or bus ride to their car at Jones Beach State Park. Many more made their way to the Farmingdale Long Island Rail Road station.

A disappointed Dustin Furnari, 39, of Miami, wore U.S. flag-the

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