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A fan of the Ryder Cup jumps into a lake after Europe wins back the trophy.

  • As Europe secures a certain victory at Marco Simone Golf Club, a fan takes a plunge into the lake.
  • More onlookers quickly joined as the United States’ streak of not winning in Europe for 30 years persists.
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  • After Europe won back the trophy in Rome on Sunday afternoon, a Ryder Cup fan couldn’t hide their excitement.

    After Tommy Fleetwood defeated Rickie Fowler with a score of 3 & 1 in their singles match, Team Europe secured the victory.

    A devoted supporter chose to commemorate the occasion by plunging into a lake located on the 18th green at the Marco Simone Golf Club, while Europe maintained their remarkable winning streak on their own turf.

    The video recording demonstrates that additional onlookers quickly joined in, as Team USA’s streak of not winning in Europe for 30 years persisted.

    There is no doubt that Team Europe’s victory will be even more enjoyable after a thrilling weekend of events in Rome.

    Team Europe secured victory over Team USA in the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome on Sunday

    On Sunday, Team Europe emerged as the winners of the Ryder Cup against Team USA at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome.

    One fan celebrated the win by throwing himself in the lake on the 18th green after Tommy Fleetwood secured victory

    After Tommy Fleetwood secured victory, a fan expressed their celebration by jumping into the lake located on the 18th green.

    Rory McIlroy was extremely angry on Saturday evening when Joe LaCava, Patrick Cantlay’s caddie, participated in Cantlay’s celebratory hat-waving instead of stepping aside to avoid obstructing McIlroy’s view for a critical putt that could determine the outcome of the last match of the day.

    After defeating Sam Burns in his singles match on Sunday, the Northern Irishman acknowledged that the incident had motivated the European team to secure a win.

    “I utilized that experience as motivation for today, ensuring it did not overshadow the success I had this week. It allowed me to approach this with increased concentration and determination. I believe it also had a positive impact on the entire team, igniting a sense of urgency within us.”

    After Fleetwood’s decisive moment, the 34-year-old celebrated the victory on the course by opening a bottle of champagne.

    Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional on Sunday as he celebrated his singles win against Sam Burns

    Rory McIlroy was visibly emotional on Sunday as he celebrated his singles win against Sam Burns

    The European team were furious with caddie Joe LaCava after he celebrated in front of McIlroy as he prepared for a crucial putt to save the final match on Saturday

    The European team was extremely angry with caddie Joe LaCava for his celebratory actions in front of McIlroy, just as he was about to make a crucial putt to salvage the final match on Saturday.

    Luke Donald, captain of Team Europe, expressed his pride in his team of 12 players for their strong unity and dedication. He acknowledged the tough competition from the U.S. team but commended his players for their trust in him and their successful performance.

    That’s the reason why the Ryder Cup holds such significance for me and these individuals – it’s because of these particular instances. We compete as a team, supporting one another, and we have the opportunity to celebrate our collective achievements. Spending this week together allows us to create lasting memories that we will cherish forever.

    Donald and his team did not celebrate as intensely as some of the fans on the 18th green, but the victory’s emotional impact was evident.

    The impressive comeback from the 19 – 9 loss at Whistling Straits in 2021 is reflected in the 16.5 – 11.5 victory.