Macclesfield Golf Club celebrating Ryder Cup success

Members at Macclesfield Golf Club are celebrating Europe's Ryder Cup success after Jamie Donaldson clinched the crucial point to win the famous trophy.

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Jamie Donaldson: Ryder Cup success 'not sunk in yet'

Macclesfield golfer Jamie Donaldson hit the winning shot to win the Ryder Cup for Europe on Sunday.

Jamie's now back home in Cheshire, and in between a lot of understandable celebrating, he took time out to chat to ITV News.

Jamie Donaldson: I hit the shot of my life

Ryder Cup golfer Jamie Donaldson has spoken about the moment he hit the winning shot to seal the win for Europe.

Donaldson, who is based at Macclesfield Golf Club, says he hit "the shot of his life" to seal a win against the USA, and guarantee Europe retained the trophy.

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Macclesfield Golf Club members celebrate Ryder Cup win

Members at Macclesfield Golf Club are celebrating Europe's Ryder Cup success after Jamie Donaldson clinched the crucial point to win the famous trophy.

Members of Macclesfield Golf Club celebrate Ryder Cup success Credit: Paul Crone, ITV Granada

With 13 and a half points already on the board, Donaldson initially made sure Europe would retain the trophy as holders by guaranteeing half a point against Bradley by holding a four-hole lead with four to play.

But he then sealed outright victory in style, hitting his approach to the 15th to within inches of the hole and prompting the captains to shake hands before he had reached the green.

Today, members at his home club in Macclesfield have been toasting his success.

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