Players full of praise as Monty bows out on high

PÁDRAIG HARRINGTON admitted “it’s very bitter when you don’t win your singles” but took considerable consolation that no matter what he did himself, it might not have been enough to beat an inspired Zach Johnson, who had thrown no fewer than seven birdies at him.

Having thought about it a little further, he agreed the outcome of his match was “immaterial” because Europe had regained the Ryder Cup.

It was his sixth appearance in the match and his fourth time on a successful side. He won and lost two points and his experience on the golf course in partnership with Ross Fisher on Saturday and Sunday proved invaluable, as was his contribution in the team room.