GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) -- The tone was set by Rory McIlroy, the best player in the world. The winning shot came from Jamie Donaldson, a Ryder Cup rookie.
Europe added another layer to its Ryder Cup dominance on Sunday by leaving no doubt who had the best team, if not the best players. Behind two early comebacks that showed its resolve, Europe clinched the cup with four matches still on the course.
With a 16 1/2-11 1/2 victory, Europe kept that gold trophy for the eighth time in the last 10 tries.
McIlroy played some of his best golf this year - even for a guy who won the last two majors - by trouncing Rickie Fowler to put the first point on the board. Donaldson finished off the Americans with a 9-iron that settled 18 inches from the cup on the 15th hole at Gleneagles and set off the celebration.
''It came down to me to close it out,'' Donaldson said. ''But it's all about the team.''
That concept appeared lost on the Americans.
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