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The Battle of Bethpage Black: how US crowds strengthened Europe’s cohesion

Reframing crowd hostility and channelling the energy in their favour can be an effective psychological strategy
ECSTACY: Rory McIlroy celebrates with European fans after their 15-13 Ryder Cup win over the US at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York. Pic: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

ECSTACY: Rory McIlroy celebrates with European fans after their 15-13 Ryder Cup win over the US at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York. Pic: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Like a cocktail-sipping sunbather, Shane Lowry lay outstretched on a body-length inflatable seat cuddling the Ryder Cup against his blue and yellow pyjamas. 

The unlikeliest of winning poses after the ugliest four days in golfing history.

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