Ryder Cup: The top five shots on the final day at Hazeltine
Monday 3 October 2016 11:39, UK
Rory McIlroy, Patrick Reed, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia star in our selections of the best shots from the final day of the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National...
Here we take a look at the top five shots on the final day of the 41st Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National, where USA ran out 17-11 winners.
MCILROY BUNKER BRILLIANCE
Rory MclIroy looked pumped for his opening singles match with Patrick Reed and he was into his stride very quickly, showing a deft touch from the greenside bunker to force Reed to hole his birdie putt.
MCILROY AND REED EXCHANGE BLOWS
A pumped-up Reed and an equally motivated McIIroy put on one of the most entertaining Ryder Cup single matches in recent history. The sheer class of both players was on full show at the eighth hole, where McIIroy holed out from 80-feet before Reed followed him in for a sensational half. The passion on show from both players sent the crowd into a frenzy.
WESTWOOD COMES TO THE PARTY
The Englishman had suffered two defeats in the opening two days, but he bounced back to form against Ryan Moore in his singles match. His round was sparked by this sparkling putt from distance at the ninth to draw the game level. However, despite leading two up with three to play, Moore roared back to win the last three holes.
SERGIO AND PHIL'S EPIC BATTLE
Phil Mickelson remains a fan favourite and his match with Sergio Garcia jumped off the page when the singles were announced. The match delivered on every front. Mickelson made 10 birdies but still couldn't shake off Garcia, who halved the game down the last with a nerveless putt.
MOORE WINS RYDER CUP
It will be a moment Ryan Moore, who was only picked as a wildcard a week ago, will never forget. He finished eagle, birdie, birdie to turn his match with Westwood on its head. Lucky enough for him, it was his point that got USA over the line. Cue celebrations on the 18th green.
