Ryder Cup 2018 – as it happened: Europe triumph in Sunday singles
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Your support makes all the difference.Europe have won the 2018 Ryder Cup after a thrilling afternoon in the Sunday singles. After coming into the final day 10-6 behind, USA upped the pressure with early points on the board with wins for Justin Thomas, Webb Simpson and Tony Finau.
But the Europeans held their nerve as Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter and Thorbjorn Olesen all won their matches, and they sealed the trophy when Francesco Molinari beat Phil Mickelson when the American conceded 16th tee.
We had all the latest reaction from Paris in the live blog below:
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Preview
What time does it start?
It all gets underway at 11.05am on Sunday morning with the first of 12 singles matches.
Where can I watch it?
The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.
For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.
Who's playing?
Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.
What's the draw?
- 11.05am Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas
- 11.17am Paul Casey vs Brooks Koepka
- 11.29am Justin Rose vs Webb Simpson
- 11.41am Jon Rahm vs Tiger Woods
- 11.53am Tommy Fleetwood vs Tony Finau
- 12.05am Ian Poulter vs Dustin Johnson
- 12.17pm Thorbjorn Olesen vs Jordan Spieth
- 12.29pm Sergio Garcia vs Rickie Fowler
- 12.41pm Francesco Molinari vs Phil Mickelson
- 12.53pm Tyrrell Hatton vs Patrick Reed
- 1.05pm Henrik Stenson vs Bubba Watson
- 1.17pm Alex Noren vs Bryson DeChambeau
Who's going to win?
USA 10/1
Europe 1/6
Draw 14/1
Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas are preparing to take to the tee and there will be a lot of nerves. The way this match begins could have a huge impact on the confidence and belief of the players who follow them.
And Ed Malyon awaits them:
I’m at the top of the grandstand that rises above the first tee, but I’m not alone. Thousands upon thousands line the hole and surround this tee box in anticipation of one of the great crescendos in sport: Ryder Cup Sunday.
The announcements begin and the crowd sing Rory's name. The greatest day in golf is just seconds away from getting underway.
Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas (A/S)
It's Thomas to go first. The crowd woo each and every backswing but he looks very focused out there. This is a big moment for the rookie and he's taking his time. A perfect draw down the middle.
Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas (A/S)
And now it's Rory and an eerie silence falls. He's practically walking after it before he's finished his follow through. The two balls are just a few metres from one another.
Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas (A/S)
It's Thomas to go first from the fairway. The pin is tucked right on the edge of the water at the first and there is a tier above the hole. It's a nine-iron and it stops dead about twenty-five feet away.
McIlroy only needs a pitching wedge and it's a wonderful shot. It's really tight to the flag and that should almost certainly be a birdie.
Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas (1UP)
Wow. Nobody saw that coming. Justin Thomas walks it in for an unlikely birdie and suddenly McIlroy's putt is a must-make. He pulls it ever so slightly and it drifts past on the low side. Brilliant start for the Americans.
Paul Casey vs Brooks Koepka (A/S)
Next up it's Paul Casey who's played so well in Paris but has to be considered an underdog up against the man who many consider to be the best player in the world at the moment. "Casey, Casey" chants echo around the tee before both men drive safely down the middle.
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