Slaughtered by the Wisconsin water two years ago, some of Europe’s biggest stars were left in tears.
Rory McIlroy broke down during his post-play interview, powerless but to watch Team USA put the finishing touches on a 19-9 Ryder Cup trouncing.
“I love being a part of this team, I love my teammates so much. I should have done more for them this week,” he said.
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“There is nothing better than being part of a team, especially the bond we have in Europe.”
McIlroy wasn’t the only one left shattered. Europe legends Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter were also reduced to tears by the US destruction.
“If you haven’t got pride and passion, (the Ryder Cup is) not for you,” Westwood said. “Don’t bother turning up”.
Meanwhile, the Americans turned Whistling Straits into a giant frat party, going wild and savouring every moment of an iconic triumph.
Hard to believe following that passionate aftermath, but just one year later, the biennial grudge match was said to be on the verge of ruin.
Backed by virtually bottomless Saudi funding, LIV Golf successfully went after big-name European stars, wiping multiple generations of future captains from the team.
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