The 44th Ryder Cup is over with Team Europe claiming a 16 ½ to 11 ½ victory at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.
The first staging of the event was in 1927 and it featured a team of Americans taking on a group from Great Britain. In 1973, that team grew to include golfers from Ireland. In 1979, it expanded again to include players from across Europe.
The U.S. has not won the Ryder Cup away from home since 1993 and that streak will continue at least until 2027, when the biennial competition returns to Europe at Adare Manor in Ireland.
Check out some of the best photos from the competition.