Europe’s dramatic 2012 Ryder Cup win in Medinah, Illinois, is often referred to as the ‘Miracle at Medinah’.
It was Europe’s first win in the United States since 2004 – and Europe have not won an away Ryder Cup since winning in Medinah.
Heading into the final day, the United States led 10-6 and needed just 4½ points from the 12 singles matches to win the Ryder Cup.
Instead, Europe recorded eight wins and a tie from the final matches of the weekend, winning 14½-13½ – now regarded among the greatest comebacks in sporting history.
Luke Donald, Ian Poulter, Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Paul Lawrie, Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer all posted final day victories, with Francesco Molinari tying with Tiger Woods in the final match.
Given the scale of the comeback, the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ is frequently referenced in the world of golf, particularly in Ryder Cup build-up and during the weekend’s play.
It will probably be mentioned several times in the 2025 contest, with Donald captaining Europe for a second consecutive Ryder Cup, and fellow triumphant Medinah players McIlroy and Rose also part of Europe’s team this year.
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