2010 Ryder Cup: Day 4

By golfdigest.com

October 03, 2010

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Bringing it home: Graeme McDowell clinches the Ryder Cup for the Europeans.

The celebrating begins: Graeme McDowell gets a hug from his caddy.

Deciding match: Graeme McDowell beat Hunter Mahan 3 & 1 on the 17th hole.

Rickie Fowler hugs captain Corey Pavin after he made a clutch putt to halve his match with Edoardo Molinari.

First win for Phil: Phil Mickelson beat Peter Hanson 4 & 2.

Amy Mickelson watches Phil win his singles match.

Tiger Woods made an eagle on the 12th hole and defeated Francesco Molinari 4 & 3.

Zack Johnson was one of captain Corey Pavin's picks. Johnson beat Padraig Harrington 3 & 2.

Steve Stricker beat Lee Westwood 2 & 1.

Rory McIlroy and Stewart Cink halved their match.

Martin Kaymer plays a shot from the water's edge on the 5th hole. Kaymer lost to Dustin Johnson.

Ian Poulter holes a putt on the 13th hole and goes on to beat Matt Kuchar.

Lee Westwood misses his putt on the 11th hole.

Luke Donald hits from the rough on the 15th hole and beats Jim Furyk 1 up.

Rory McIlroy embraces Lee Westwood on the 18th green.

Miguel Angel Jimenez beat Bubba Watson 4 & 3.

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Graeme McDowell is mobbed by his teammates after his 3 & 1 win to secure victory for the European team.

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell celebrate on the balcony of the clubhouse at Celtic Manor Resort.

Graeme McDowell and team captain Colin Montgomerie are on top of the world.

The Europeans won back the Ryder Cup trophy with a 14 ½ to 13 ½ victory over the U.S.