Europe have had the last laugh after an unsavoury Ryder Cup, holding off a dramatic fightback from the United States to retain the trophy. Shane Lowry delivered the crucial half-point in match number eight, taking Europe to 14 points by holing a putt to tie against Russell Henley. “It’s been one of the hardest days I’ve ever experienced on a golf course,” said Hatton after Europe’s ultimate 15-13 triumph. “It was to be expected, they’re amazing players — selfishly I was hoping it wouldn’t have to come down to me. “I’m just so happy we’ve managed to win.”Meanwhile, American crowd announcer Heather McMahon stood down from her role after leading an expletive-filled chant about European talisman Rory McIlroy.