Rory McIlroy took the most abuse from the New York fans at the Ryder Cup and at times he gave it back. It was loud.

Ryder Cup great Tom Watson has apologised for the “rude and mean-spirited behaviour” of fans at Bethpage, admitting it makes him “ashamed as an American”.

With the triumph, Donald joined Tony Jacklin as the second man to captain Europe to Ryder Cup victories. Unlike Jacklin, who was at the helm in four different editions of the competition, Donald stayed perfect when paired with his masterclass from Rome two years prior.