Europe defeated the US 17 1/2 -10 1/2   in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Europe defeated the US 17 1/2 -10 1/2 in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

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Ryder Cup: Europe trounces powerful USA in Paris

They arrived with a swagger. They left humbled, sent packing by Europe's band of brothers. This powerful USA team, featuring a resurgent Tiger Woods, were supposed to retain the Ryder Cup. They were supposed to end the 25-year wait to win in Europe.