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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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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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