Ryder Cup 2018 – as it happened: Europe triumph in Sunday singles

Report: Amid champagne and chaos, Europe drink in their winning moment

Ryder Cup 2018 Footage of Le Golf National in Paris

Europe have won the 2018 Ryder Cup after a thrilling afternoon in the Sunday singles. After coming into the final day 10-6 behind, USA upped the pressure with early points on the board with wins for Justin Thomas, Webb Simpson and Tony Finau.

But the Europeans held their nerve as Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter and Thorbjorn Olesen all won their matches, and they sealed the trophy when Francesco Molinari beat Phil Mickelson when the American conceded 16th tee.

We had all the latest reaction from Paris in the live blog below:

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Preview

What time does it start?

It all gets underway at 11.05am on Sunday morning with the first of 12 singles matches.

Where can I watch it?

The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.

For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.

Who's playing?

Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.

What's the draw?

• 11.05am Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas
• 11.17am Paul Casey vs Brooks Koepka
• 11.29am Justin Rose vs Webb Simpson
• 11.41am Jon Rahm vs Tiger Woods
• 11.53am Tommy Fleetwood vs Tony Finau
• 12.05am Ian Poulter vs Dustin Johnson
• 12.17pm Thorbjorn Olesen vs Jordan Spieth
• 12.29pm Sergio Garcia vs Rickie Fowler
• 12.41pm Francesco Molinari vs Phil Mickelson
• 12.53pm Tyrrell Hatton vs Patrick Reed
• 1.05pm Henrik Stenson vs Bubba Watson
• 1.17pm Alex Noren vs Bryson DeChambeau

Who's going to win?

USA 10/1

Europe 1/6

Draw 14/1

Key Points

TEAM EUROPE 17.5-10.5 TEAM USA

[30 September 2018 09:34 · Ben Burrows]

Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of the Sunday singles from the Ryder Cup.

It's the big day with Europe leading 10-6 overnight. Can they do it? Or will the USA pull off a momentous comeback?

Stick with us right here for what should be a dramatic conclusion.

[30 September 2018 10:01 · Ben Burrows]

So there's just under an hour until we get under way and the fans in Paris are ready. Are you?

[30 September 2018 10:06 · Ben Burrows]

Jonathan Liew is already on the course and he has written the ultimate preview of the greatest Sunday in golf:

[30 September 2018 10:11 · Ben Burrows]

Tick-tock...

[30 September 2018 10:16 · Ben Burrows]

And if you need a reminder of yesterday's action after a well-lubricated evening, here is Ed Malyon's report from Paris:

[30 September 2018 10:17 · Ben Burrows]

Now to the range where the players are taking advantage of their last chance to practice in Paris:

[30 September 2018 10:23 · Ben Burrows]

So the US need to win eight of today's twelve singles matches to retain the Ryder Cup. Surely they can't...

[30 September 2018 10:38 · Ben Burrows]

There are five major championships between them. They're both former world number ones. What an opening duel we have to kick us off today.

[30 September 2018 10:41 · Ben Burrows]

[30 September 2018 10:49 · Ben Burrows]

Fifteen minutes to go!