Ireland's Paul McGinley sinks the winning putt for the Ryder Cup and captain Sam Torrance is ecstatic

The European team mob Paul McGinley after he holes the match-winning putt on the 18th to halve his match

American David Toms is distraught as his team fail to defend the Ryder Cup, winning only two singles matches

The home fans show their delight as the Ryder Cup returns to Europe for the first time since 1997

Festivities begin immediately, as McGinley is promptly thrown in the nearby lake by his team-mates

Europe team captain Sam Torrance can hardly contain his delight when the Ryder Cup is presented to him

The Europe Ryder Cup team keep a tight hold on the trophy they valiantly won