Ryan Moore secures Ryder Cup winning point for USA at Hazeltine

By Ali Stafford at Hazeltine

Ryan Moore had two putts to beat Lee Westwood on the 18th and win the Ryder Cup for the USA

A week on from being named as Davis Love III's final captain's pick, Ryan Moore secured the point which gave the USA their first Ryder Cup victory since 2008.

USA's Ryder Cup win

How the USA stormed to a 17-11 win at Hazeltine

The hosts came in to the week off the back of just one victory in their last seven tournaments, but went in to the final day well-placed to end that run, holding a three-point lead. 

Patrick Reed narrowly defeated Rory McIlroy in the opening Sunday singles match, before Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka and Brandt Snedeker put further points on the board for the hosts. 

Image: Reed claimed a 1up win over McIlroy on Sunday

Phil Mickelson's epic contest with Sergio Garcia ended all square to leave the USA needing just half a point to claim victory, with Moore and Lee Westwood level as they made their way to the last. 

Moore found the fairway off the tee before sending his approach to within 10 feet of the pin, as Westwood struggled and took three strokes to find the green.

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With Westwood dragging his par-save past the edge of the cup, it left Moore three putts to secure the half required for USA glory. 

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