McDowell relieved as Europe hang on

IRELAND'S Graeme McDowell admitted the European team were made to sweat by a final-day fightback from Asia in the Royal Trophy in Bangkok.

Europe won the inaugural competition 9-7 after leading 6-2 following Saturday's foursome and fourball matches.

Warned beforehand by captain Seve Ballesteros that he would not tolerate over-confidence, the visitors did their best to make a seemingly one-sided contest competitive again in yesterday's singles.