With a comeback that would have stirred the heart of the late Seve Ballesteros, Europe remains in possession of the Ryder Cup. Captain Jose Maria Olazabal's lads wiped out a four-point deficit by sweeping the first five matches of Sunday singles at Medinah Country Club, then outdueled their US counterparts over the final nail-biting matches to celebrate a 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 triumph. Martin Kaymer -- who has fallen on hard times since reaching world No.1 just 18 months ago -- provided the clinching point by finishing off with a 1-up victory over Steve Stricker. After leaving himself a 6-foot par save at No.18, the German's putt dropped into the heart of the cup. "I'm so, so happy," Kaymer said as his teammates danced all around. "On 18 I was a little too aggressive [with my first putt], but I wanted to make it. I'm just so happy. I'm happy for Olazabal as well." Ballesteros, the Hall of Famer who teamed with Olazabal to form the indomitable "Spanish Armada" that keyed so many Ryder Cup victories in the 1980s and early '90s, died in May 2011 after a long battle with brain tumors. Olazabal kept his composure until his countryman's name came up. "The boys did an unbelievable job," Olazabal said. "I've got a few thoughts for my friend Seve." Then Olazabal leaned his head back, pulled his white cap over his eyes and cried: "This one is for him!" Europe paid tribute to Ballesteros by wearing his traditional Sunday attire - a white shirt with navy slacks and sweaters. One sleeve ...
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Europe Wins Ryder Cup With Historic Rally In Sunday Singles
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With a comeback that would have stirred the heart of the late Seve Ballesteros, Europe remains in possession of the Ryder Cup. Captain Jose Maria Olazabal's lads wiped out a four-point deficit by sweeping the first five matches of Sunday singles at Medinah Country Club, then outdueled their US counterparts over the final nail-biting matches to celebrate a 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 triumph. Martin Kaymer -- who has fallen on hard times since reaching world No.1 just 18 months ago -- provided the clinching point by finishing off with a 1-up victory over Steve Stricker. After leaving himself a 6-foot par save at No.18, the German's putt dropped into the heart of the cup. "I'm so, so happy," Kaymer said as his teammates danced all around. "On 18 I was a little too aggressive [with my first putt], but I wanted to make it. I'm just so happy. I'm happy for Olazabal as well." Ballesteros, the Hall of Famer who teamed with Olazabal to form the indomitable "Spanish Armada" that keyed so many Ryder Cup victories in the 1980s and early '90s, died in May 2011 after a long battle with brain tumors. Olazabal kept his composure until his countryman's name came up. "The boys did an unbelievable job," Olazabal said. "I've got a few thoughts for my friend Seve." Then Olazabal leaned his head back, pulled his white cap over his eyes and cried: "This one is for him!" Europe paid tribute to Ballesteros by wearing his traditional Sunday attire - a white shirt with navy slacks and sweaters. One sleeve ...
With a comeback that would have stirred the heart of the late Seve Ballesteros, Europe remains in possession of the Ryder Cup. Captain Jose Maria Olazabal's lads wiped out a four-point deficit by sweeping the first five matches of Sunday singles at Medinah Country Club, then outdueled their US counterparts over the final nail-biting matches to celebrate a 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 triumph. Martin Kaymer -- who has fallen on hard times since reaching world No.1 just 18 months ago -- provided the clinching point by finishing off with a 1-up victory over Steve Stricker. After leaving himself a 6-foot par save at No.18, the German's putt dropped into the heart of the cup. "I'm so, so happy," Kaymer said as his teammates danced all around. "On 18 I was a little too aggressive [with my first putt], but I wanted to make it. I'm just so happy. I'm happy for Olazabal as well." Ballesteros, the Hall of Famer who teamed with Olazabal to form the indomitable "Spanish Armada" that keyed so many Ryder Cup victories in the 1980s and early '90s, died in May 2011 after a long battle with brain tumors. Olazabal kept his composure until his countryman's name came up. "The boys did an unbelievable job," Olazabal said. "I've got a few thoughts for my friend Seve." Then Olazabal leaned his head back, pulled his white cap over his eyes and cried: "This one is for him!" Europe paid tribute to Ballesteros by wearing his traditional Sunday attire - a white shirt with navy slacks and sweaters. One sleeve ...
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