Rory McIlroy: It’s been a bit of a love-in for the last week

Rory McIlroy praised Team Europe’s character and compatibility as he soaked in the moment of a fourth Ryder Cup success at Le Golf National last night.

McIlroy had failed to add to his two points from four matches when he lost the opening singles match of the final day but individual success was never a priority for the Europeans on captain Thomas Bjorn’s team and the Irishman paid tribute to the group’s chemistry after they compiled an overwhelming 17½ to 10½ victory over a much-vaunted American team.