When Darren Clarke defeated Zach Johnson on this day in 2006 at The K Club, he sparked the most emotionally-charged scenes ever witnessed at a golf tournament.

Despite playing in Ireland, the media had written the Europeans off due to the fact that the course was designed by an American, for American players.

All 12 members of the European team went on to make a points contribution during the first two days of fourballs, followed by a confident display in the singles, running out winners by 8½ points to 3½.

Captain Ian Woosnam lifted the trophy knowing that his team would be remembered for triumphing through adversity to win the 36th Ryder Cup.

1982: Swedish tennis legend and 11-time slam winner Bjorn Borg retires aged 26.

1983: Test cricket debut of Shoaib Mohammad against v India in Jullundur.

1995: Now retired Swedish golfer Annika Sorenstam wins the LPGA GHP Heartland Golf Classic.