Ryder Cup Images: When Europe played like a country and America a continent
Perhaps they did it for Seve Ballesteros, perhaps they did it for the crowds chanting ole ole in Medinah - whichever it was, every man in this European Ryder Cup team created history in the wee hours of Monday morning.
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The European team hoist their captain Jose Maria Olazabal after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 at The 39th Ryder Cup. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates a putt during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup. Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images
Rory McIlroy of Europe waves to the gallery on the 17th green during the Singles Matches. Andy Lyons/ Getty Images
A message of support for team Europe is written in the sky during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
European fan celebrate their comeback win at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament. Charlie Reidel/AP
European team captain Jose Maria Olazabal speaks with the media after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
European players dance around the trophy on the practice green after the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament. David J Phillip/AP
Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson, Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson wait with some of their team at the end of the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images