Oct 4 (Reuters) - Europe slipped to a crushing 17-11 loss to the United States at the 41st Ryder Cup but they suffered an ever bigger beating outside the ropes in front of massive, raucous galleries at Hazeltine National in Chaska, Minnesota.
While European fans have punched well above their weight over the past three decades with their witty soccer-style chanting when the biennial team event has been held in the U.S., they were drowned out at Hazeltine by overwhelming numbers.
Before the start of last week's competition, U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III identified the team's slogans as "12 Strong" and "We Are 13", referring to his 12-man lineup and the American fans, the so-called 13th man.