ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Britain & Eire accomplished a 17-8 win over Continental Europe within the Group Cup, an occasion that gave European gamers precious match-play expertise forward of the Ryder Cup in New York this 12 months.
Tommy Fleetwood secured the purpose that clinched the anticipated victory for Britain & Eire, which led 11-4 heading into Sunday’s singles after a dominant first two days at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort.
Britain & Eire wanted simply two extra factors from the singles, and after Laurie Canter beat Romain Langasque 5 and 4, Fleetwood defeated Matthieu Pavon 3 and 1. Fleetwood additionally claimed the profitable level for Europe when beating america outdoors Rome to reclaim the Ryder Cup in 2023.
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“Barely totally different circumstances this time, however it feels nice,” Fleetwood stated. “What an unbelievable group of lads we had once more this week and an unbelievable captain, so it was good to be part of it.”
Justin Rose was the Britain & Eire captain, and he stated his message earlier than play was “to exit on the entrance foot, attempt to be relentless, to play wave after wave.”
His crew gained 5 of the primary six matches, with Tyrrell Hatton beating Thorbjorn Olesen 3 and 1, Rose beating Julien Guerrier 3 and a pair of, and Paul Waring beating Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen 4 and three.
“I’ve beloved the problem and the expertise,” Rose stated, “and the lads have made me look extremely good at it.”
Continental Europe, which gained two years in the past when the occasion was referred to as the Hero Cup, completed strongly with wins for Niklas Norgaard, Antoine Rozner and Matteo Manassero. The final two matches — between Francesco Molinari and Jordan Smith in addition to Rasmus Hojgaard and Aaron Rai — completed as ties.
The occasion was previously referred to as The Seve Trophy and was performed eight occasions from 2000 to 2013, with Britain & Eire profitable six occasions and Continental Europe profitable twice.
Six of the 20 gamers and captains from the 2023 version wound up taking part in the Ryder Cup that 12 months, when Europe gained to reclaim the cup.
This 12 months’s Ryder Cup is at Bethpage Black in September.
“Match play is exclusive. We do not do sufficient of it,” Rose stated. “You may’t simply flip that faucet on instantly while you want it, so having these alternatives to play that’s necessary. There’s some classes in match play that you must proceed to recollect.
“You may’t simulate the depth of the Ryder Cup, with the group and the power, however on the finish of the day as quickly as you place a crest right here,” he stated, slapping his chest, “and you’ve got 10 mates proper behind you, you wish to win.”
