Luke Donald experienced a range of emotions as Europe won the Ryder Cup in a thrilling match in Rome.
Needing four points from the 12 singles matches on Sunday, Europe secured victory with Tommy Fleetwood's win in the 11th game.
Shane Lowry then sealed an overall score of 16½-11½, with fans cheering on.
Despite initially appearing promising, Europe captain Donald admitted it looked like a bad day before his team rallied and showcased incredible resilience.
Donald praised the entire team's efforts, emphasizing the importance of their strong start in building an advantage.
The victory extended Europe's unbeaten home record to over 30 years and marked the fifth consecutive win for the home side in the Ryder Cup.
US captain Zach Johnson acknowledged Europe's outstanding performance and accepted responsibility for his team's loss, attributing it to his own poor decision-making.
