Europe stands off the United States, fighting with Shin Lori, crucial, decisive holes

Shin Lori was hiding in the decisive situation, as Europe held a wonderful final time from the United States to keep the Rider Cup.

Europe went to the individual on Sunday with a difference of seven points, but won Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, Scoti Shevler, Xander Schauflee and JJ Spaun, suddenly left a feature.

Lori was late for one of them heading to the last hole of his match with Russell Hinley, but he produced an ideal campaign and then an amazing approach to putting it in the birds.

Henley produced heroic championships to give himself a chance of birds, but his subsequent situation was short. This gave Lori the opportunity to dig his name in history books, and he did so as due, which sparked very emotional scenes as the Irish celebrated a moment and soon seemed to announce his best career.

Lori said: “I was very lucky to try amazing things in this game, and that was the two most difficult hours of my life,” Lori said.

“Rider Cup means everything for me. I won the open in Ireland, it is surprising that it is a dream that has become a reality, but the Rider Cup means everything for me.”

In response to a question about the leadership of Captain Luke Donald, Lori said: “He is the greatest leader I think he has ever lived. He has done the best job.”

The Rider Cup will go to Ireland in 2027 at Adare Manor.

“It will be a little more beautiful than playing here and I know that.”