Next one will be a ‘little bit nicer’, says Lowry after sinking putt to retain Ryder Cup

Shane Lowry said it was a ‘dream come true’ after sinking the putt to retain the Ryder Cup for Team Europe.
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Europe held off a surging USA and a partisan crowd on the final day to retain the title at Bethpage in New York, winning 15-13. Lowry holed out on the final green of match 8 to take Europe to 14 points and ensure they would hold on to the title for another two years

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just earned the half point to retain the RDER Cup for the European team. You look in disbelief. Tell us all how you are feeling and where this moment ranks in your career. [Applause] [Music] I mean, I’ve been so lucky to experience amazing things in this game. That was the hardest couple of hours of my whole life, honestly. Like, I just can’t believe it. I can’t believe that put went in. And I said over it going, “This is it.” I said to Darren walking down 18, I said, “I have a chance to do the coolest thing in my life here.” And like the Ryder Cup means everything to me. Honestly, I I won the Open in Ireland. It’s it’s amazing. It’s a dream come true. But the Ryder Cup for me is everything. Like, and to do that there today in the Indian Green in front of everyone, it’s like it was so hard out there. I mean the fair play to the US lads. Like we knew they’re going to come out fighting, but yeah, I just hope one of the boys can get a half point so we can get the win. You know, obviously we’ve retained the cup, but we want to win as well. But yeah, you’ve battled a lot this week. It has been a hostile away crowd, which is what you expected. Luke Donald left no stone unturned. What part of his captaincy has led you to this victory? Yeah, he’s the greatest captain I think that’s ever lived. He’s he’s the most amazing man in the world. Like honestly, he’s done the best job. Uh yeah, I’m just I I honestly car I don’t know what to say. I honestly I’m just Yeah. Don’t know. One more for you. I know you’re going to celebrate tonight, but when this all comes down, you said your mind will turn to two years time and a dare Mana. How incredible is a Home Rider Cup going to be for you, Shane? It’ll be a little bit nicer than playing here. I know that. Well done.