Best images of The 2012 Ryder Cup

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Ian Poulter of Europe celebrates after making birdie on the 16th green during day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 27: European Team captain Jose Maria Olazabal reacts to a tribute to Seve Ballesteros at the Opening Ceremony for the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: A message is written in the sky in remembrance of Seve Ballesteros during day two of the Morning Foursome Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: A general view of the first tee during the Morning Foursome Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 28, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: Fans show support for Seve Ballesteros during the Morning Foursome Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 28, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: Ian Poulter of Europe waits behind the 17th green during the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 28, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Photo Credit: [Jamie Squire]

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 28: Nicolas Colsaerts of Europe celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green as Tiger Woods of the USA looks on during the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 28, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Ian Poulter of Europe and his caddie look up at the sky messages during day two of the Morning Foursome Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Europe team captain Jose Maria Olazabal (L) watches alongside Sergio Garcia and Francesco Molinari on the 18th green during day two of the Afternoon Four-Ball Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 29, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: A member of team Europe wears a Seve Ballesteros logo on his sweater during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Photo Credit: [David Cannon]

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe walks to the first tee after arriving late to the golf course during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after holing out for birdie on the sixth hole during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: A message of support for team Europe is written in the sky during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Justin Rose of Europe celebrates a birdie putt on the 18th green to defeat Phil Mickelson 1up during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe waves to the gallery on the 17th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates on the 17th green after defeating Keegan Bradley 2&1 during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Justin Rose of Europe celebrates a birdie putt on the 17th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Martin Kaymer of Europe celebrates after making the winning putt on the 18th green to win The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Francesco Molinari of Europe (R) shakes hands with Tiger Woods of the USA on the 18th green after halving his match with Woods during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Ian Poulter, Justin Rose and Peter Hanson celebrate after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Europe races on to the final greenafter Martin Kaymer had holed the winning putt during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Francesco Molinari, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose celebrate after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Martin Kaymer is mobbed by the European team after he holed the decisive putt on the 18th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: The European team poses with the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 at The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

October 2, 2024

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of the European Team with a clock around his neck to remind him of the time after head nearly missed his tee time celebrates Europe's famous comeback victory in the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)