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Rory McIlroy inspires Europe to Ryder Cup victory over US

Ryder Cup debutant Jamie Donaldson sealed golfing victory for Europe at Gleneagles after a brilliant round from world number one Rory McIlroy inspired them to victory over the United States.

The Welshman scored the winning point in a 4&3 win over Keegan Bradley on the 15th hole to give the European side an unassailable lead.

The victorious captain, Irishman Paul McGinley, paid tribute to his players and everyone else who contributed to the win.

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Europe players celebrate after Ryder Cup victory

Europe's captain Paul McGinley holds the Ryder Cup. Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire

Europe's players have been celebrating after an emphatic victory over the USA in the Ryder Cup.

Jamie Donaldson celebrates after winning the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Welshman Jamie Donaldson sealed the triumph with a 5 & 3 win over Keegan Bradley.

Players including Ian Poulter celebrate on the 18th hole. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire.

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Europe captain's 'great sense of pride' over Ryder Cup win

Europe's victorious captain Paul McGinley said he had "a great sense of pride" after retaining the Ryder Cup.

Europe's Jamie Donaldson (left) celebrates with captain Paul McGinley. Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

It has been a real honour to captain these 12 players, our backroom team, it has been a huge team effort.

We had three or four big ideas which we kept feeding back to and they came off.

I have a great sense of pride giving happiness to everyone.

– Captain Paul McGinley

Jamie Donaldson hit 'shot of my life' to win Ryder Cup

Golfer Jamie Donaldson said he hit "the shot of my life" to retain the Ryder Cup for Europe.

Europe's Jamie Donaldson (centre) and Stephen Gallacher (right) celebrate winning the Ryder Cup. Credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

I hit the wedge shot of my life to close the game out. I can't really put words to it. It is unbelievable.

I knew it was getting tight there at the end and everyone was building on my group. I just tried not to spend too much time looking at the scoreboard. I was able to do it well enough to close it out.

The lads have got on so well all week. There has been a great craic in there, it is an incredible week. It is hard to describe how good it is - there is nothing else like it in golf.

It has been amazing to be a part of it.

– Jamie Donaldson talking to Sky Sports
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Jamie Donaldson: 'I hit the shot of my life'

Pontypridd born Jamie Donaldson has spoken to ITV News after he won the Ryder Cup for Europe at Gleneagles.

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He managed a 5&3 win over Bradley to take Europe to 14 1/2 points to retain the 40th Ryder Cup against the USA.

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Donaldson was playing his first Ryder Cup, and the singles victory over Keegan Bradley this afternoon was the third match he won this weekend.

Today he spoke toITV Granada about his win:

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