Top 10 Euro story lines of the decade: Rory’s statements, Sergio’s tantrum

Rory McIlroy hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind, and the Ryder Cup has provided plenty of drama in our top 10 story lines of the decade.

Europe’s Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy talk as they walk up the first hole during a four-ball match at the Ryder Cup PGA golf tournament Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.

2. The Miracle at Medinah: 2012 Ryder Cup

Ian Poulter’s bug eyes on Medinah’s 18th green on Saturday is now part of Ryder Cup lore. The Englishman had just made his fifth birdie in five holes as he and Rory McIlroy came from 1 down with five to play to beat Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner in fourballs. Although Europe entered the singles trailing 10-6, Poulter had given Europe that all-important intangible: momentum. Europe won 14 ½-13 ½ to mount the greatest comeback in Ryder Cup history, duly dubbed “The Miracle at Medinah.”

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