Hero Kaymer lauds Bernhard influence

Martin Kaymer hailed the influence of former captain Bernhard Langer after ensuring Europe retained the Ryder Cup in sensational fashion at Medinah.

Trailing 10-6 overnight, Jose Maria Olazabal’s side needed to match the largest last-day comeback in the event’s history – achieved by the home side at Brookline in 1999 – to take the trophy back from Chicago.

And they did so in incredible style, winning the first five singles matches and adding further wins from Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood before Kaymer secured the decisive point on the 18th by beating Steve Stricker.