'I stood over it going 'this is it'' — Emotional Shane Lowry reflects on putt that retained the Ryder Cup

It looked as if the US were closing in on one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history until Lowry rolled in a birdie

HERO: Shane Lowry celebrates by hoisting the Tricolour after his putt to halve the hole and retain the Ryder Cup on the 18th green in Bethpage Black on Sunday. Picture: Harry How/Getty

Shane Lowry found it hard to sum up his emotions after his dramatic putt helped Europe retain the Ryder Cup.

It looked as if the United States of America were closing in on one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history until Lowry rolled in a birdie to ensure he drew his match with Russell Henley to earn his team the half point they needed to reach the magical 14-point mark to retain the title, although Tyrrell Hatton later secured another half a point to seal the victory overall.