On this day in 2014 – Europe retain Ryder Cup with Gleneagles victory

Europe outplayed the US to retain the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles on today in 2014.

Captain Paul McGinley’s facet led 10-6 going into the ultimate day and ultimately ran out 16.5-11.5 winners on the Perthshire course.

Rookie Jamie Donaldson delivered the deciding level by beating former USPGA champion Keegan Bradley 4&3.

Jamie Donaldson is congratulated by Rory McIlroy after sealing Europe’s victory over the US on the 2014 Ryder Cup (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The 38-year-old Welshman, taking part in within the tenth match, sealed the win following a shocking strategy to the fifteenth inexperienced and sparked scenes of euphoria amongst residence followers.

McGinley mentioned: “I’m very happy with each one among these gamers. I couldn’t have requested for an oz. extra from them.

“I’ve been concerned in so many Ryder Cups and seen errors we’ve made.

“I’ve modified issues a bit, bringing within the fifth vice-captain has been a consider serving to to arrange the blokes, particularly within the afternoon classes, however now we have had 12 gamers who've been superior.”

Captain Paul McGinley is lifted on to the shoulders of Staff Europe after their 2014 Ryder Cup victory at Gleneagles (Mike Egerton/PA)

The blue of Europe appeared early on the scoreboard as Rory McIlroy dominated his match with Rickie Fowler, ultimately working out a transparent 5&4 winner.

McIlroy’s fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell got here again from three right down to beat Jordan Spieth 2&1, and Martin Kaymer chipped in on 16 to defeat Bubba Watson 4&2.

Justin Rose then fought again from 4 down in opposition to Hunter Mahan to seize a half on the final and take Europe to the brink of victory.

Henrik Stenson, Stephen Gallacher and Thomas Bjorn suffered respective defeats to Patrick Reed, Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar.

Overwhelmed USA captain Tom Watson (proper) was criticised by senior participant Phil Mickelson (left) after their 2014 Ryder Cup defeat to Europe at Gleneagles (David Davies/PA)

However Donaldson was all the time in command of his match and stored his nerve to see Europe residence.

After victory was sealed, Sergio Garcia beat Jim Furyk one up, Ian Poulter halved with Webb Simpson, Lee Westwood misplaced 3&2 to Jimmy Walker and Victor Dubuisson halved with Zach Johnson.

It was the Individuals’ eighth defeat in 10 matches and the fall-out was dominated by Mickelson’s withering evaluation of the 65-year-old Tom Watson’s captaincy.

Watson mentioned of the heavy defeat: “They've an exquisite staff, however we got here in right here considering we may beat them. Seems we couldn’t.”