Ryder Cup 2025: Shane Lowry on creating history for Team Europe in New York after 'horrific' final-day leaderboard

Shane Lowry secured Team Europe's historic Ryder Cup title defence in New York, having been concerned about victory slipping through their grasp during a nail-biting Sunday.

Luke Donald's side ended a run of home dominance in the biennial contest with a thrilling 15-13 victory at Bethpage Black, the first away victory - from either team - since the 'Miracle at Medinah' in 2012.

A dominant first two days from Team Europe gave them a record seven-point advantage heading into the final-day singles, before the half-point awarded for Viktor Hovland - following his withdrawal through injury - left them requiring just 2.5 more points to retain the trophy.

The prospect of Europe winning by a historic margin turned into a battle to close out victory after a remarkable Team USA comeback, with Lowry noticing the switch in momentum as he took on Russell Henley in the eighth match of that extraordinary Sunday.