Victorious Team USA poses for a picture after the Ryder Cup matches at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The USA golf team won the 43rd Ryder Cup for the first time since 2016. The U.S. triumphed over Europe on Sunday, giving a dominating performance among the teams 12 players, which included six rookies.
Collin Morikawa sealed a half-point the Americans needed to defeat Europe, securing the win as several other matches were still in progress.
Sealing the win in style. 🎯@Collin_Morikawa's birdie on 17 cemented the win for #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/8WudXgqSZR
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 27, 2021
A tie would have resulted in Europe retaining the cup and players were ecstatic as they celebrated while chugging beers on the course. The victory marked the fourth time the U.S. has beaten Europe in the last 13 editions of the competition.
With the half point guaranteed, @collin_morikawa HAS CLINCHED THE RYDER CUP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/PnPshtXibq
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 26, 2021
Source: One America News Network
