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Ryder Cup: Relive Europe's astonishing final-day comeback in 2012

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The last time Davis Love III captained the US Ryder Cup team, Europe staged a remarkable comeback which became known as the Miracle at Medinah. Here's a qu

Davis Love's first experience as Ryder Cup captain ended in heartbreak after Europe mounted a stunning final-day comeback in 2012.

Love's astute leadership and choices of pairings, including three wins out of three for Phil Mickelson and rookie Keegan Bradley, saw the home side race into a 10-4 lead midway through Saturday afternoon's fourballs.

But Europe gave themselves a lifeline as Luke Donald and Sergio Garcia pulled a point back before Ian Poulter birdied the last five holes - each putt followed by a fearsome fist-pump - to win the final match of the day alongside Rory McIlroy.

The United States remained firm favourites to regain the trophy armed with a 10-6 lead, but they managed only three-and-a-half points from Sunday's singles as Europe clinched a thrilling victory dubbed the Miracle at Medinah.

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