US media rally behind tearful Mahan

The United States press have come out in support of Hunter Mahan after his defeat to Graeme McDowell ultimately decided the Ryder Cup.

Mahan requested the anchor position but was unable to step up under pressure on the par-three 17th when, lying two down and needing to win the hole to take the contest further, he duffed his pitch from in front of the green to hand the Irishman the match and Europe the trophy.