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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 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

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