Tiger Woods of USA reacts during his singles match. AFP
Captain Thomas Bjorn lifts The Ryder Cup as Europe celebrates victory. Getty Images
Team Europe captain Thomas Bjorn holds the trophy as they celebrate. Reuters
Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood celebrate after winning the Ryder Cup. Reuters
Tommy Fleetwood celebrates with spectators after winning the Ryder Cup. Reuters
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrates winning The Ryder Cup during singles matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 30, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Francesco Molinari celebrates winning The Ryder Cup with Captain Thomas Bjorn. Getty Images
Paul Casey of Europe and Brooks Koepka of the United States on the ninth. Getty Images
Sergio Garcia of Europe plays out of a bunker. Getty Images
Jon Rahm of Europe plays a tee shot. AFP
Fans show their support during singles matches. Getty Images
Fans show their support during singles matches. Getty Images
Ian Poulter of Europe plays a shot on the 12th. Getty Images
Tiger Woods of USA reacts during his singles match. AFP
Captain Thomas Bjorn lifts The Ryder Cup as Europe celebrates victory. Getty Images
Team Europe captain Thomas Bjorn holds the trophy as they celebrate. Reuters
Ian Poulter and Tommy Fleetwood celebrate after winning the Ryder Cup. Reuters
Tommy Fleetwood celebrates with spectators after winning the Ryder Cup. Reuters
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Francesco Molinari of Europe celebrates winning The Ryder Cup during singles matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 30, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Francesco Molinari celebrates winning The Ryder Cup with Captain Thomas Bjorn. Getty Images
Paul Casey of Europe and Brooks Koepka of the United States on the ninth. Getty Images
Sergio Garcia of Europe plays out of a bunker. Getty Images
Jon Rahm of Europe plays a tee shot. AFP
Fans show their support during singles matches. Getty Images
Fans show their support during singles matches. Getty Images
Ian Poulter of Europe plays a shot on the 12th. Getty Images
Tiger Woods of USA reacts during his singles match. AFP
Europe 'wanted this desperately', says Thomas Bjorn after Ryder Cup victory
Dane has captained Europe with aplomb, setting up his side to withstand stresses and strains that accompany what has easily become one of sport’s elite events