2012 Ryder Cup: Europe stages thrilling comeback on Sunday

The Europeans won the 2012 Ryder Cup with an incredible performance on Sunday at the Medinah Country Club.

Ryder Cup: Final Thoughts

The United States did its best to make a comeback but fell just short of retaining the Ryder Cup, losing 14 1/2 – 13 1/2 to the Europeans on Monday.

Once again, the Ryder Cup provided drama like no other golf event.

Golf fans who had the day off or were able to sneak a peek at work, witnessed why everyone loves this event. The play in the final round was great, the European fans were passionate and the ending, yet disappointing for U.S. fans, came down to the very end thanks to a late U.S. charge.

U.S. fans can take pride in how superstars Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and young guns Ricky Fowler and Hunter Mahan performed on Monday.

The drama and tension that unfolded should carry over to the 2012 Ryder Cup, which will be held at Medinah Country Club, near Chicago.

Golf’s year ended with a bang. Unfortunately, just not the way U.S. fans wanted it to.

Ryder Cup: McDowell, Europe Win 2010 Cup

Graeme McDowell closed out Hunter Mahan on the par-3 17th hole to help the Europeans defeat the United States 14 1/2 – 13 1/2. Mahan, who needed to win the hole to continue the match, hit his first shot well short of the green, mishit his second then missed a bending par putt. The European fans mobbed the green and chanted “Ole!”

Ryder Cup: McDowell Answers With Birdie Putt

Graeme McDowell sinks a long birdie putt on the 16th hole to increase his lead on Hunter Mahan to 2-up with two to play. Just when USA grabs momentum, the 2010 U.S. Open champion stopped it. Doesn’t look good for USA.

Ryder Cup: Fowler Caps Off Huge Comeback!

Ricky Fowler makes a huge birdie putt on the 18th hole to help USA grab a half point they were not in position to earn. Fowler birdied the last four holes and tied Edoardo Molinari, who led by two holes with two to play. It’s all squared: Europe 13 1/2, USA 13 1/2.

Ryder Cup: Scoreboard

Currently, the scoreboard reads Europe 13, USA 12. Three matches remain on the course. USA leads in one.

Ryder Cup: Mahan A Step Closer To McDowell

Hunter Mahan sinks a birdie putt to pull within 1-down with three holes to play.

Ryder Cup (Correction): Fowler Stays Alive

Ricky Fowler made a birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole which means Edoardo Molinari’s lead shrinks to 1-up with one hole remaining.

Ryder Cup: Fowler Stays Alive

Ricky Fowler makes a birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole which means Edoardo Molinari’s lead shrinks to 1-up with one hole remaining.

Ryder Cup: Crowd Pleasing

The European crowd is pumped. Every shot Europe hits the fans are acting like it’s the greatest shot in the history of golf. Good stuff from Newport Wales.

Ryder Cup: Trailing Matches

Hunter Mahan trails Graeme McDowell by two holes with four remaining. Ricky Fowler is losing to Edoardo Molinari by two with two to play.

Ryder Cup: Remaining Matches

Four matches remain on the course. USA leads in two. Need three to retain Cup.

Ryder Cup: Woods Closes Out Molinari

USA creeps closer to Europe as Tiger Woods defeats Francesco Molinari 5 and 3. Europe 13, USA 11. Woods finished 10-under through 15 holes.

Ryder Cup: Jeff Overton (USA) defeats Ross Fisher

Jeff Overton helps USA inch closer to the Europeans by defeating Ross Fisher. Currently, Europe leads 13-10.

Ryder Cup: Key Match

Hunter Mahan cuts Graeme McDowell’s lead to 2-up through 12 holes. Mahan is the only player to yet make a birdie today.

Ryder Cup: Key Match

Graeme McDowell now leads Hunter Mahan, 3-up through 11 holes.

Ryder Cup: Key Match

For the United States, the biggest match on the course is Graeme McDowell (Europe) leading Hunter Mahan, 2-up through 10 holes. If USA can get that match turned around things will get interesting.

Ryder Cup: Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods has played well this morning. Woods leads Edoardo Molinari, 4-up through 11 holes. His biggest highlight was holing an eagle from the fairway on No. 12.

Ryder Cup: What's Left?

Currently, there are seven matches on the course. USA leads in four. They need five to win.

Ryder Cup Results: Donald Defeats Furyk, 1 Up

Luke Donald of Eurrope has defeated Jim Furyk, 1 Up. Europe now leads, 12-9.

Ryder Cup Results: USA Trails

Dustin Johnson has defeated Martin Kaymer 6 and 4, but the USA currently trails 10.5 - 8.5 as the Ryder Cup concludes this morning. We will try to keep you updated.