Team Europe reclaimed the Ryder Cup in style at Marco Simone, eventually closing out an emphatic 16.5 to 11.5 win after the Sunday singles. However, it wasn’t without its nervy moments for Luke Donald’s men, as their US opponents briefly threatened an improbable comeback on the final day.
One player in the thick of the action was Shane Lowry. The Irishman was up against Jordan Spieth in his match but, in an interview he and teammate Rory McIlroy gave to Paul Kimmage of the Irish Independent, he explained it was far from a straightforward encounter.
