SHANE LOWRY woke up with a killer hangover - after being inspired to Ryder Cup heroics by X-rated USA taunts.

The Irishman became a European legend on Sunday as his half a point retained the famous gold trophy .

Lowry battled with Russell Henley to tie match 8 until his final putt confirmed that Europe would retain the title .

The 38-year-old and his heroic tourists partied way into the night after their historic 15-13 win at Bethpage Black, New York .

He said on X alongside a crying emoji on Monday morning: "I might have a hangover."

And he also revealed how Europe were driven to becoming only the fifth European side to win on US soil.

They had plastered quotes from Team USA captain Keegan Bradley around their Bethpage changing room.

One on the wall said: "We are going t

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