Ryder Cup after annihilating Europe at Whistling Straits. The Americans gave Europe an uphill task after surging ahead in the first foursomes on Friday and stretched their lead even further in the Saturday action.
It left Padraig Harrington's men needing another Miracle of Medinah to overturn the 11-5 deficit going into singles play on Sunday afternoon.
Despite valiant efforts from former world number one Rory McIlroy and others, Europe simply could not drag themselves back into contention as the scoreboard once again turned scarlet.
Europe's Ian Poulter knew the writing was on the wall as he cited a "beyond monumental effort" was needed for his team to win while his opponent Tony Finau warned the USA would show no mercy.
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