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Ryder Cup moments, 13 days to go: Donaldson's win at Gleneagles

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Watch Jamie Donaldson secure Europe's winning point at Gleneagles in 2014

The latest moment in our countdown from the Ryder Cup archives looks back at the winning moment from Europe’s last victory.

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Paul McGinley's side arrived at Gleneagles chasing a third straight victory and an unbeaten session on the Saturday afternoon gave Europe a 10-6 advantage in the Sunday singles.

Early victories for Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell extended Europe's cushion, with the home side's win secured in Jamie Donaldson's match against Keegan Bradley.

AUCHTERARDER, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 28:  Jamie Donaldson of Europe is congratulated by Europe team captain Paul McGinley on the 15th hole shortly before Europe won the Ryder Cup after Donaldson defeated Keegan Bradley of the United States during the Singles Matches of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 28, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland.  (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Image: Donaldson's point helped Europe to a 16.5-11.5 victory

Donaldson was four ahead with four to play when he struck his tee shot into the middle of the 15th fairway, before firing his second to within two feet of the flag.

With Bradley some 30 feet away from the pin in two and Donaldson looking at a likely birdie, the American conceded the hole to give the Welshman a 5&3 and guarantee that Europe retained the trophy.

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