A weary Luke Donald emerged from Europe’s team hotel, clutching the Ryder Cup, which was glistening in the New York sky after a rollercoaster 15-13 victory over the USA.
The zombie-like state of some of Europe’s players, who had revelled in the thrill of an away Ryder Cup victory, was apparent. Shane Lowry was sipping on a Diet Coke, while Rory McIlroy was sporting a pair of Aviators to obscure any tiredness. Tyrrell Hatton, no stranger to a heavy night out, of course, appeared smug after sharing that his head was surprisingly clear, and Matt Fitzpatrick was the first to call it a night.
