Justin Leonard led the celebration after his putt at 17 clinched the Ryder Cup for the Americans. Allsport/Allsport
Unbelievable!
U.S. overcomes four-point bulge to reclaim Ryder Cup
All Ben Crenshaw asked his team to do was believe. The Americans responded with a comeback that was simply unbelievable. Trailing 10-6 going into Sunday's head-to-head matches, the Americans won 8 1/2 points to become the first team to make up more than a two-point deficit since the format went to 28 points in 1979. U.S. heroes were everywhere: from Hal Sutton, who led the American team in scoring, to Justin Leonard, whose 45-foot birdie putt ultimately sealed the deal and set off an unbridled celebration.
Fallout continues over Ryder Cup atmosphere
European captain Mark James says European golfers may refuse to play in another Ryder Cup in the U.S. because of fan abuse.
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James asks for alcohol ban at major golf tournaments
The European captain said the tone of crowd heckling reached a new low as the U.S. staged a thrilling comeback to win 14 1/2-13 1/2 at Brookline.
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British media rips 'ugly Americans' for celebration
The newspapers were scathing in their criticism of the American reaction after Justin Leonard holed his 45-foot putt.
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Europeans compare Ryder Cup atmosphere to the Super Bowl
The controversy may drag on for months, and surely will be remembered in two years when Europe gets home advantage at The Belfry in England.
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Tourist money from Ryder Cup helps Boston area
Revenues generated by hotel, meal and merchandise taxes gave the local economy of the Boston suburb of Brookline a shot in the arm.
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NBC scores record ratings for final-day Ryder Cup coverage
The overnight ratings for NBC's coverage were up 62 percent from the 1997 Ryder Cup and up 43 percent from the 1995 event, the last time it was held in the United States.
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Europeans hold heads high in defeat
Despite the fact that it lost a four-point lead Sunday, the underdog Europeans have a lot to be proud of after the Ryder Cup.
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