The Europeans withstood a late push from the Americans to secure the 38th Ryder Cup by a narrow score of 14 1/2 to 13 1/2. It was Europe's fourth straight victory on home soil. After American Hunter Mahan lagged a par putt short on the 17th hole, he conceded the match to Graeme McDowell, which turned out to be the difference. It was the first time that the Ryder Cup was decided in the final match since 1991 at Kiawah Island.
Midway through Sunday's singles matches, it appeared that the Europeans were going to run away with the title, but the Americans would have none of that. Rookie Rickie Fowler started the comeback, winning his final three holes to halve his match against Edoardo Molinari. Tiger Woods was two down through five holes against Francesco Molinari before kicking it up a notch. Woods was nine-under in 15 holes, including holing out for eagle on the par four tenth hole to win 4&3. Jeff Overton was trailing the majority of his match against Ross Fisher, but birdied four of his last five holes to win 3&2. Other winners for the US included Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson.
Rory McIlory and Stewart Cink played a very tight match. Both players held leads at a variety of times throughout. McIlory sunk a par putt on the 18th to halve the match. Luke Donald had c ontrol of his match against FedEx Cup champion Jim Furyk, never trailing. Donald avoided a late run by Furyk to take his match 1 up. Ian Poulter Obliterated Matt Kuchar 5&4. He was seven-under in the only 14 holes he played. Miguel-Angel Jimenez was a 4&3 winner over long hitter Bubba Watson.
The 2012 Ryder Cup will head across the ocean to the United States, where it will take place at Medinah Country Club just outside Chicago.
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