Europe are now eyeing another away Ryder Cup win against America, a feat they first achieved back in 1987.
Winning a Ryder Cup is an extremely difficult feat in itself, but winning one away from home is another matter entirely.
Luke Donald will be aiming to do exactly that when he takes his European team to New York next month, with Long Island’s Bethpage Black playing host.
Most of the pressure is, however, on Keegan Bradley and America, who simply cannot afford a defeat on home soil.
Europe avoided that humiliation in Rome last time out, winning the 2023 tournament 16½-11½ in the Italian capital.
When Europe retained the Ryder Cup in 1989 after drawing with America
But they fell just short of that same feat two years after that memorable first away win, drawing the 1989 Ryder Cup with America at The Belfry.
It represented just the second tie in the history of the competition, with Europe and America unable to be separated after a tense few days.
The tournament was tied at 14-14, although the prestigious trophy was retained by the hosts following their 1987 success.
Europe beat America in the 1987 Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village Golf Club for that maiden win on away soil, where Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin went head-to-head as captains.
That arrived after Europe won the 1985 Ryder Cup, which was also hosted by The Belfry in Warwickshire, England.
How did Europe and America tie the 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry?
In 1989, however, Raymond Floyd was the American Ryder Cup captain that Englishman Jacklin was tasked with defeating.
And the visiting skipper made quite the remark in the build-up, announcing his team as the “12 greatest players in the world”.
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But they couldn’t quite live up to that reputation, particularly after two days, with the home side entering Sunday with a 9-7 lead.
The visitors, however, certainly weren’t finished there, winning the Sunday singles 7-5 to generate a 14-14 tie.
Jose Maria Olazabal and Seve Ballesteros starred for Europe with totals of 4½ and 3½ respectively, while Mark James followed with 3.
For the visiting American team, Chip Beck shone brightest with 3½ points, followed by the 3 of Paul Azinger.