Europe comfortably retain Palmer Cup

EUROPE retained the Palmer Cup trophy by defeating the United States 14½-9½ at Ballybunion.

The victory was the largest in the series for the Europeans and moves the all-time record of the event to 4-3-1.

The United States won three of the morning foursomes to move to within four points, 10-6, after trailing 9-3 after the first day of competition.