Europe struggling to secure Ryder Cup as United States launch stunning fightback

By Andy Hampson, PA, New York

Europe were struggling to hold off a brilliant comeback from the United States at the Ryder Cup.

The defending champions had begun the final day’s singles session leading 12-5 at Bethpage Black, but the Americans roared back.

They secured three successive points to cut the deficit to 12-8 and were leading in four other matches heading into the closing stages.