"Player of the tournament Viktor Hovland. Well, that was a significant half point on day three No, seriously, the award belongs to Tommy Fleetwood. Singles defeat should not mask his overall performance. Surely a major winner in waiting. Rookie of the tournament Cameron Young edges out JJ Spaun for his tenacity in seeing off Justin Rose on Sunday. This set the tone for an almighty US run at the Ryder Cup."
"Best match Rory McIlroy and Lowry's halved-fourball clash with Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay on Friday afternoon. Utterly gripping to the very last putts. Funniest moment Bryson DeChambeau exiting stage left after man-mountain Ian Finnis, Fleetwood's caddie, stepped forward to protect his man during a Saturday afternoon war of words. One battle DeChambeau smartly thought better of. In 2027 Europe will ensure the American team have rose petals thrown at their feet in Ireland."
Tommy Fleetwood received recognition as player of the tournament despite a singles defeat to Viktor Hovland. Cameron Young earned rookie of the tournament after edging JJ Spaun and defeating Justin Rose in an 18-hole singles match. Shane Lowry produced decisive performances on Saturday and Sunday and celebrated with crying, dancing and screaming when Europe retained the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy and Lowry halved a gripping fourball with Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay that went to the final putts. Bryson DeChambeau exited after Ian Finnis, Fleetwood's caddie, stepped forward during a heated confrontation. A proposal suggests welcoming the American team in Ireland with rose petals in 2027.
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