Spurs fan Luke Donald leads Europe to Ryder Cup glory
Mon 02 October 2023, 10:00|
Tottenham Hotspur
Avid Spurs fan Luke Donald captained Europe to a convincing Ryder Cup victory on Sunday afternoon in Rome.
A biennial golf competition which is contested between Europe and the USA, Luke led his continental team to a 16 ½ - 11 ½ win over the United States to see Europe reclaim the cup after having been defeated in the 2021 edition at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, USA.
It was Luke's first appearance at the Ryder Cup since 2012 in which he was part of the last Europe side to lift the trophy on American soil - a 14 ½ - 13 ½ win at Medinah.
In fact, Luke has been victorious in each of his appearances at the competition as a player, winning in 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012 and now he is a champion as Europe's captain.
Speaking to BBC Sport after the victory in the Italian capital, Hemel Hempstead born Luke said, "It looked good early but then looked like it could be a bad day,
"Our guys hung in there like I knew they would. The first two days were key to us to building our lead.
"The Americans are so strong in singles but we were 12 strong. Everyone contributed. I just love these guys - you need your superstars to show up and they did.
"I've put everything into it and I'm just so glad they were able to win."
