Team USA needed a miracle on Sunday to win the Ryder Cup and for much of Sunday afternoon, the dream was intact.

However, Shane Lowry’s seven-foot putt on the 18th green of Bethpage Black to win the hole and push his match against Russell Henley gave Europe 14 points, which was enough to retain the Ryder Cup. The final total was 15-13 in favor of Europe, the outright winners of the 45th Ryder Cup.

“I said to my caddie walking down 18, ‘I’ve got an opportunity to do the greatest thing I’ve ever done today,’ and I did it. And I’m very proud of myself,” said Lowry.

Keegan Bradley’s squad put up a massive fight as they entered the day with a 12-5 point deficit after two miserable performances on Friday and Saturday. USA won five out of the first seven matches — including one push with Bryso

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