Tyrrell Hatton was a reluctant hero for Europe after he delivered the half point which won the Ryder Cup.

After his side came into Sunday with a record 11.5-4.5 lead, Hatton was expecting his 10th match with Collin Morikawa to be inconsequential to the outcome at Bethpage Black.

However, the United States staged a rousing comeback and had Europe on the rack until Shane Lowry's halve against Russell Henley ensured Europe retained the trophy.

Englishman Hatton then sealed an outright victory by ending all-square with Morikawa on the 18th.

But it was not a role he was thrilled to be playing.

"It's been one of the hardest days I've ever experienced on a golf course," he said.

"Going out number 10 - 11 matches today - I was hoping everything was wrapped up.

"The US lads put up an incredible fight. Selfishly, I was hoping it wouldn't come down to me and the last few holes were horrible to be honest.

"This is a special team, very fortunate to be a very small part of it."