Europe clinched their first Ryder Cup triumph on American soil in 13 years, edging the United States (US) 15–13 in a tense finale at Bethpage Black.

The visitors began Sunday singles with a commanding 12-5 advantage, thanks in part to a half point awarded after Viktor Hovland’s late injury withdrawal. It looked like a routine procession, but the hosts produced a ferocious charge, winning five of the first seven matches to stir memories of Brookline 1999, when the Americans completed golf’s most famous comeback. At one stage, the live scoreboard suggested the match was tied at 14–14, sending tension through both locker rooms.

Europe’s momentum stabilised through Ludvig Åberg, who defeated Patrick Cantlay 2&1, and Matt Fitzpatrick, who secured a valuable half point against Bryson DeChambeau. The decisive drama came in the anchor stretch, where Shane Lowry, two down with four holes to play against Russell Henley, clawed back with a sublime approach at the 15th before holing a nerveless putt on the last. His half ensured Europe would at least retain the cup, sparking emotional celebrations.

Tyrrell Hatton delivered the clinching moment by halving with Collin Morikawa to reach the winning total. Robert MacIntyre and Sam Burns split the final point, closing the ledger at 15–13. It marked only the fifth time Europe have won away in Ryder Cup history, and Captain Luke Donald joined Tony Jacklin as the second European leader to claim victory both home and away.

“It’s been the most stressful 12 hours in my life,” admitted Donald. “I couldn’t be more proud of these guys. They are playing for history, for the people that came before them, and now there will be talk for generations to come.”

The result extended Europe’s unbeaten run to 35 years outside of the US Midwest, and snapped America’s two-event winning streak on home soil, underlining once again the enduring volatility and drama of golf’s greatest team event.