Donaldson in dream land

Jamie Donaldson admitted it had been a dream Ryder Cup debut after the Welsh rookie scored the winning point in Europe’s 16 ½ - 11 ½ victory over America.

The 38 year old was never behind against Keegan Bradley in their singles encounter and, having already added two points in the foursomes with Lee Westwood, took Europe’s tally to 14 ½ points when his brilliant approach to the 15th was conceded for birdie to secure a 4 and 3 victory.

“I knew I was four up with four to play there, and hit a really good tee shot down 15,” said Donaldson, who secured his place on the European Team with victory in the Czech Masters.

“It was just a perfect yardage and the wedge shot of my life to close the game out.

“I can't really put words to it. It's unbelievable. Obviously I knew it was all getting tight there at the end, but it's all getting tight at the end, and everybody was obviously looking at my group. I was just trying to not spend too much time looking at the scoreboard and just concentrate on my match and that's what I did, and was able to do it well enough to close it out.

“Paul [McGinley] captained one of the Seve Trophys I played in, and I told everybody that he was going to be unbelievable here, and he's certainly done a lot more than that. He's been incredible. It's been a hell of a week.”

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