Tommy Fleetwood claimed the winning point as Great Britain and Ireland completed a convincing Team Cup victory over Continental Europe by dominating the Sunday singles in Abu Dhabi.
Fleetwood secured the point that confirmed Team Europe’s 2023 victory in Rome and repeated the feat in this week’s Ryder Cup-style team event, being played as part of preparations ahead of September’s trip to Bethpage Black to face Team USA.
Justin Rose’s GB and Ireland had won each of the first three sessions to take a seven-point lead over Francesco Molinari’s Continental Europe team, leaving them requiring just two points from the 10 matches on the final day to win the biennial contest.
Justin Rose also won his singles match during the final day
Laurie Canter claimed the first singles point after thrashing Romain Langasque 5&4, ending the Frenchman’s 100 per cent record in the event, before Fleetwood took GB and Ireland to the 13 points required for victory when he beat Matthieu Pavon 3&1 in the top match.
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What’s next?
The DP World Tour stays in the Middle East for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the opening Rolex Series event of the year, where Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion. Featured Group coverage begins on Thursday from 4am on Sky Sports Golf, ahead of full coverage from 7am.
Several of this week’s Team Cup line-up are likely to feature at the Ryder Cup later this year, exclusively live from September 26-28 on Sky Sports Golf. Stream the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, majors and more with NOW.
