Graeme McDowell held his nerve to win the final singles match of the Ryder Cup and regain the trophy for Europe after a thrilling climax against the United States.
The U.S. Open champion, from Northern Ireland, clinched his singles match with Hunter Mahan on the 17th hole to ensure Europe beat the United States 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 on an historic final day.
Five American players won their singles matches and when Ricky Fowler managed to win the last three holes to claim a half point from Edoardo Molinari the fate of the Ryder Cup came down to the last match left on the course.
McDowell was one up when he holed a vital putt on the 16th green to give him the opportunity to seal the match for Colin Montgomerie's team on the 17th.
Mahan left his tee shot to the par three short, then mis-hit his second to open the door for McDowell to clinch the game and spark wild scenes of celebration at Celtic Manor in Wales.
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