Ryder Cup Roundup: Team Europe Coverage

Just the beginning of what figures to be extensive coverage of a comeback for the ages. Still, we already gleaned some interesting stuff about Sunday's Team Europe play at Medinah.

Dave Kindred on the emotional win being all about Seve.

This was the kind of day Seve Ballesteros lived for. It was a day when something gets done that no one thought could be done. To win the Ryder Cup, the Europeans needed an historic, unprecedented comeback.

Peter Alliss says it's the best win he's ever seen.

It was a magnificent performance from the whole European team and I have never seen a more exciting end to a Ryder Cup - and I've seen plenty.

It was absolutely brilliant to do that over here in front of a crowd that was very much rooting for the home side.

Larry Fine on Martin Kaymer sinking the winning putt for Europe, with a motivational assist from former captain Langer.

He raised his arms high, pumped his fists and then ran into the fairway and jumped into the arms of Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal.

"It's a feeling I never had before," said Kaymer, a former world number one and major winner, who later gave special thanks to compatriot Bernhard Langer.

Kaymer had been out of form before his final day win over Stricker and had sought some advice from Langer, who missed a deciding six-foot putt at the Ryder Cup 21 years ago at Kiawah Island.

"On Friday I sat down with Bernhard and talked to him a little bit about the Ryder Cup because my attitude wasn't the right one," Kaymer said.

Paul Mahoney on Luke Donald setting the tone with a 2&1 win over Bubba Watson.

But Luke Donald simply froze him out to win 2&1. European blue on the leaderboard. First point claimed. Momentum.

Donald could do no more to affect the result but he had done his job. Mind you, the Ice Man almost melted. He was coasting at four up through 13 holes until Watson rattled off three birdies in a row before running out of holes.

"I don't know what I would have done going down 18," Donald said. "The nerves were starting to build and Bubba was putting some serious pressure on me. What a relief. I had a lot of responsibility going out number one. Ollie [Europe captain Jose María Olazabal] had enough trust in me to go out first and get that first point. It's a great honour."

Kevin Garside on Ian Poulter.

In Olympic and Paralympic year the Sports Personality gong is probably beyond him. Therefore I propose a category all on its own to be awarded to the sportsman or woman who demonstrates a degree of passion, skill and commitment that against all odds threatens to alter the course of events, change a game, stand an hour on its head. The winner in this, the inaugural year, is Ian Poulter for his astonishing display at the Ryder Cup in Medinah on Saturday. I further propose that henceforth the trophy carry his name. Thus have we created the Ian Poulter Passion Award.

Paul Hayward, also on Poulter.

Poulter, or 'Poults’, who started as an assistant pro and golf shop manager at Chesfield Downs Golf Club, has moved to the highest echelon of Ryder Cup gladiators.

This event stirs his natural tenacity, gives him something to fight against. It is the perfect outlet for his pride.

Richard Williams on the Ryder Cup in the context of the Ryder Cup and Europe's busy year in sport.

In the annals of a competition whose history stretches back to 1927, the 39th edition will occupy a special place for its drama and its wonderful setting. Nothing could have more fittingly honoured the memory of Seve Ballesteros, who died in May of last year, than the fighting spirit shown by players whose white shirtsleeves on Sunday were adorned by the image of his distinctive silhouette.

Derek Lawrenson says Captain Olazabal got it right in the end, comparing the captains on a variety of topics.

Lawrenson also has a timeline on how the event unfolded for Europe.

The Guardian's player report card.

GolfChannel.com's Team Europe report card.

The Guardian's live blog from the day.

Video of the European press conference. Some thought it was cute, I found it awkward and mildly childish. Jonathan Wall called it "the biggest press conference trainwreck in golf history" and says "you only need to watch this clip of Garcia passing drinks and spewing beer all over the floor to understand how big the Ryder Cup is to these guys."

BBC with player reactions on video immediately after the round, including Olazabal having to walk away after getting emotional when Seve came up.

Here is the YouTube version: