Team Europe is taking the Ryder Cup back across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving the Americans to search for answers in what is becoming a lopsided series. Shane Lowry added his name to Irish lore in the Ryder Cup with a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Sunday that assured Europe of retaining the cup. Luke Donald became the first European captain to win back to back in the Ryder Cup since Tony Jacklin in 1985 and 1987. The Americans tied a Ryder Cup record by winning 8 1/2 points from the 12 singles matches. McIlroy had said winning a road Ryder Cup was among the biggest accomplishments in golf.