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Team Europe players and captain Thomas Bjorn hold the trophy as they celebrate after winning the Ryder Cup. (Reuters/Paul Childs)

Europe hold off tense US fightback for emotional Ryder Cup triumph

Team Europe denied a dramatic United States fightback to complete an emotional 17.5-10.5 upset victory

Fowler relishes battle with Rory

With McIlroy and Fowler both aged 25 and displaying a swashbuckling style, they are regarded as a duo who could influence a generation of golfers.

McIlroy is up for the ultimate test

Rory McIlroy tells Ewan Murray why the biennial match between Europe and the US provides golf’s ‘ultimate buzz’.

Ian Poulter with the Ryder Cup.

Ian Poulter’s success smells like team spirit

One would have to visit a football ground rather than a golf course to discover the source of the inspiration behind Poulter’s Ryder Cup love affair.

USA’s Tiger Woods reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole to lose a four-ball match at the Ryder Cup PGA at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah

US team dominates first day of Ryder Cup

The United States has emerged victorious from a pulsating first day’s play in the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on Friday.

Ryder Cup captain Love qualifies for British Open

Davis Love was among eight players who had qualified for the British Open in an international qualifier in which Brian Davis earned top honours.

South Africa Open may move for Presidents Cup

South Africa Open may move for Presidents Cup

The date of this year’s South African Open may be moved to accommodate the Presidents Cup.

Olazabal named as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

Olazabal named as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain

Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal has been confirmed as Europe’s 2012 Ryder Cup captain.

How Monty’s better side brought out best in Europe

He can be charming and inspirational but he can be jaw-droppingly rude, the last man you might want to call upon in your moment of greatest need.

Unstoppable Europe seize control at Ryder Cup

Lee Westwood and Luke Donald set the tone as Europe charged 9-1/2 points to 6-1/2 ahead of the United States on Sunday.

Ryder Cup poised for Monday finish after start delayed

The Ryder Cup appears set for a first Monday finish after the start of the third day’s play was delayed on Sunday after torrential rain.

US edge ahead after rain ruins opening day

The United States, inspired by a sizzling birdie run from Stewart Cink, came from behind to seize control in Friday’s unfinished fourball matches.

Moment of truth for Monty

Colin Montgomerie insists that should Europe regain the Ryder Cup it will not mean anything on a personal level for him

Tiger likes to ‘chat while he plays’

American golfing greats Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson may be Ryder Cup teammates but they will never be friends.

All eyes on Woods as US arrive for Ryder Cup

The United States Ryder Cup team arrived at Cardiff airport on Monday, with all eyes on Tiger Woods.

Problems to sort out for Ryder Cup captains

Ryder Cup captains Corey Pavin of the US and his European counterpart, Colin Montgomerie face as tough a task now as they did as players.

Monty and Ollie in Ryder Cup captaincy showdown

The search to find a Ryder Cup captain for Europe will go down to the wire with Colin Montgomerie and Jose Maria Olazabal contesting for the honour.

Golf can ride out financial storm, PGA says

Golf’s special bond with the corporate world and wide fan base put it in a strong position to ride out the current financial crisis.

Papers slam Faldo over Ryder Cup tactics

Nick Faldo faced a chorus of criticism at home on Monday after Europe’s lopsided Ryder Cup loss to the United States.

Weekley, Perry, Holmes spark US win

Boo Weekley, true to his gregarious nature, galloped up and down the first fairway astride his driver to help fire up the crowd on the final day.