European golf star Shane Lowry expressed his relief at securing the Ryder Cup for Team Europe, describing the final moments as the most challenging hours of his life. Despite Team Luke Donald starting the day with a comfortable six-point lead, a late surge by the American team in the singles matches tightened the scoreline, leading to a nail-biting finish.
The fate of the Ryder Cup rested on Irishman Lowry’s shoulders when American Russel Henley narrowly missed a crucial putt on the 18th green. Lowry’s successful performance in securing a half point ensured that the Samuel Ryder trophy would return to Europe, prompting jubilant celebrations at the 18th grandstand.
Reflecting on his triumph with Sky Sports, Lowry shared his emotional journey, emphasizing the significance of the Ryder Cup in his career. Despite winning The Open in Ireland and experiencing various golfing milestones, Lowry stressed that the Ryder Cup held a special place in his heart. He praised the resilience of the American team and expressed his hopes for a definitive victory, even though retaining the cup was already secured.
Lowry’s aspirations for a clear victory materialized when Tyyrell Hatton secured the decisive half point on the 18th green, clinching a hard-fought win for Europe. The tense finale reached its climax when Sam Burns missed a critical putt in the final match, allowing Scotland’s Robert McIntyre to secure the final half point and seal Europe’s 15-13 triumph at Bethpage Black.