"Ryder Cup success is so often shaped by what happens at home -- the roaring crowds, familiar fairways, and the psychological edge of hosting. But it's the victories achieved across the Atlantic, deep in hostile territory, that tend to leave the deepest mark. This year, Luke Donald returns as captain with what many believe is one of Europe's strongest-ever squads, aiming for a momentous victory on U.S. soil. History suggests an uphill task at Bethpage Black; Team Europe, amid all its recent success at home, has managed just four victories overseas against Team USA."
"The Sunday singles brought inevitable pressure and a spirited U.S. comeback, but the Europeans held firm. Eamonn Darcy's win over Ben Crenshaw -- whose snapped putter became a symbol of U.S. frustration (he putted with his 1 iron after the sixth hole) -- was one of several gritty victories that sealed the 15-13 win. Fittingly, Ballesteros, who top-scored with four points, was the man with the clinching putt in a 2&1 victory over Curtis Strange."
Home advantage often shapes Ryder Cup outcomes through vocal crowds, familiar courses, and psychological edges. Road wins across the Atlantic leave deeper, longer-lasting impressions and remain especially hard to achieve. Luke Donald returns as captain with one of Europe's strongest squads, targeting a landmark victory at Bethpage Black. Team Europe has secured only four wins on U.S. soil despite recent home dominance. The 1987 triumph at Muirfield Village featured Seve Ballesteros and Nick Faldo driving a dominant start, resilience in the singles, Eamonn Darcy's gritty win over Ben Crenshaw, and Ballesteros delivering the clinching putt.
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