Ryder Cup 2020: Lee Westwood says he has seemingly made his final look in biennial matchplay occasion

Lee Westwood gained three of the final 4 holes to beat Harris English in Sunday’s singles and declare his first level of the forty third version at Whistling Straits; Ian Poulter additionally emotional after preserving his unbeaten singles report

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Lee Westwood says he has seemingly contested his final match within the Ryder Cup after setting a brand new report for matches performed in Europe’s defeat to USA at Whistling Straits.

Enjoying in his forty seventh match within the biennial matchplay occasion, Westwood gained three of the final 4 holes to beat Harris English 1up in Sunday’s singles nevertheless it did not forestall USA regaining the trophy with a record-winning margin.

Westwood, who made the primary of his record-equalling 11 appearances in 1997, was the oldest member of Padraig Harrington’s staff after a powerful 2020-21 season wherein he registered two second-place finishes on the PGA Tour.

“Pay attention, this [singles] match I performed, it may be the final match I’ve performed within the Ryder Cup,” Westwood stated on Sunday.

“I would somewhat it wasn’t, however I am 49 subsequent April, and the chances are it’s.

“I obtained to share it with my son. Received my level.”

The forty fourth Ryder Cup will likely be held in Italy from September 29-October 1 2023 at Marco Simone Golf and Nation Membership close to Rome.

Westwood, who acted as a vice-captain underneath Thomas Bjorn at Le Golf Nationwide in 2018, was crushed in his two different matches within the foursomes alongside fellow Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick.

He added: “I hate this event. It makes you so emotional, however that is what makes it nice as nicely. Everyone is aware of after they tee up within the links-style golf course, Ryder Cup, it is a lottery.

“You may have an opportunity of profitable nevertheless it’s not assured. Like roulette. However they’re particular moments on the market. , we get to symbolize Europe on the market this week. It is a massive place.

“If you have not obtained satisfaction and fervour, then it isn’t for you. Do not even trouble turning up.”

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Paul McGinley explains the teachings Europe can study from their Ryder Cup defeat to attempt to win again the trophy sooner or later

Fellow Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter was in tears after his 3&2 singles win towards Tony Finau on Sunday noticed him protect his unbeaten report within the format in his seventh look within the occasion.

Poulter, named as a captain’s decide by Harrington, struggled to supply his finest golf over the primary two days as he and Rory McIlroy fell to defeats in each the foursomes and fourballs format collectively.

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An emotional Ian Poulter admitted the European staff had been ‘outplayed’ by Group USA and defined why it will be improper to criticise Padraig Harrington for the heavy defeat

“Right now was to present one thing again. You simply do not know when you get the chance to go once more,” the 45-year-old instructed Sky Sports activities in his post-match interview.

Chatting with reporters as a disenchanted European staff held a press convention, he added: “Now we have a superb group. This stuff do not come round fairly often. It is particular to place the shirt on. It is particular.

“It is particular to get round all these guys in a manner that you wouldn’t think about. It means lots in Europe to symbolize Europe within the Ryder Cup, and that is why it hurts and that is why you see all of the emotion that you simply see.”

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