Europe lauds Ryder Cup triumph
- Published: 1 Oct 2012 at 19.48
- Online news: World
Europe on Monday revelled in its golfers' last-gasp Ryder Cup win over the United States, praising a gutsy fight-back from a seemingly hopeless position, as their opponents pondered their defeat.
Ian Poulter of Europe hits a shot on the 12th hole during the Ryder Cup Singles Matches on Sunday. Europe on Monday revelled in its golfers' last-gasp Ryder Cup win over the United States, praising a gutsy fight-back from a seemingly hopeless position, as their opponents pondered their defeat.
Plaudits came from the very top, with the president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, sending a message of congratulations to Spanish team captain Jose Maria Olazabal for what he said was a "magnificent victory".
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