The Ryder Cup video which inspired Europe to victory in Paris

Inspired | European captain Thomas Bjorn showed his players a moving video before the Ryder Cup
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Standard Sport3 October 2018

Europe’s victorious golfers have revealed the impact an inspirational video played to them before their Ryder Cup victory over the USA had throughout the week.

Ryder Cup Europe published the video, featuring former captains Brian Huggett, Sam Torrance and Jose Maria Olazabal delivering a message to seize the opportunity only a Ryder Cup can present.

After losing the first three matches in Friday morning’s fourballs session, Europe went on to win 10 from the next 11 points, taking a 10-6 lead into the Sunday singles, where a dominant performance ensured a comfortable win for Thomas Bjorn’s side.

Ian Poulter, who won two of his four points including a singles victory over world No1 Dustin Johnson on Sunday, tweeted in response to the video, saying: “When you were the oldest player in @RyderCupEurope this year. This video brought it home to me loud and clear.

“You don’t take these for granted. They are the best weeks of your playing life. So emotional and passionate. Enjoy the little video of our legends.”

Francesco Molinari, the star of the weekend with five points from five, added: “How can you not cry watching this?” while vice captain Luke Donald tweeted: “We all shed a few tears watching this, goosebumps!”

After a few days of celebration, Europe’s folk hero from Le Golf National was back to work as Tommy Fleetwood faced the media ahead of the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, welcomed to his press conference with a chant of “Tommy, Tommy, Tommy Fleetwood!”

Fellow Ryder Cup players Tyrrell Hatton, Brooks Koepka and Tony Finau will also play the Dunhill Links.

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