Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in pictures

The seven-point deficit was just too much for the Americans.

By contributor PA Sport Staff
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Rory McIlroy and Team Europe celebrate with the Ryder Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)

Europe won the Ryder Cup after after holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States at Bethpage Black.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the victory in pictures.

Team Europe players and captain Luke Donald (centre) celebrate victory
Team Europe players and captain Luke Donald (centre) celebrate victory (David Davies/PA)
Team Europe with the Ryder Cup Trophy
Team Europe with the Ryder Cup Trophy (Mike Egerton/PA)
Rory McIlroy celebrates a birdie on day two
Rory McIlroy celebrates a birdie on day two (Mike Egerton/PA)
Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates victory for Europe
Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates victory for Europe (David Davies/PA)
Ryder Cup – Day Three – Bethpage Black Course
European fans give their support (Mike Egerton/PA)
Shane Lowry celebrates
Shane Lowry celebrates (Mike Egerton/PA)
Ryder Cup – Day Two – Bethpage Black Course
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry celebrate victory over Justin Thomas and Cameron Young (PA)
Matt Fitzpatrick leads the European celebrations
Matt Fitzpatrick leads the European celebrations (David Davies/PA)
Captain Luke Donald congratulates his troops
Captain Luke Donald congratulates his troops (David Davies/PA)
Ryder Cup – Day Two – Bethpage Black Course
Justin Rose celebrates (David Davies/PA)