The 'Battering at Bethpage'. The 'Larruping on Long Island'. The 'Nobbling in New York'.
The headlines were being written long before Sunday's Ryder Cup singles had even teed off such was Europe's domination over the opening two days. A record seven points they led by. 11½-4½. Just three points from 12 matches needed for victory.
No side had ever come from more than four points back to win. A formality for the visitors?
Not so fast. The Americans put up a fight that will be talked about for decades to come, but in the end, Europe stumbled to a 15-13 victory, with Ludvig Aberg the only player to win his match, while six home players registered wins.
Tyrrell Hatton, playing in match 10, finally got Europe to the magic 14½ points mark as they became the fifth European side to win an away match - and the first since 2012.
It was fitting that the Englishman should secure the winning point given he was one of two undefeated players this week. The other was Shane Lowry, who holed the putt to take Europe to 14 points and ensure they would at least retain the trophy.
World number two Rory McIlroy, the target of a hostile New York crowd, said the victory shut up the home crowd after their unacceptable behavior over the days.
McIlroy's wife was hit by a drink thrown by an American fan, and both he and Lowry received cruel taunts during the tournament. Both players praised Erica's composed response.
Luke Donald's leadership is now solidify his legacy in the Ryder Cup lore.
As Europe embraced their victory following a tense and turbulent singles round, they reminded both themselves and their opponents of the thrilling sportsmanship that makes this event so special.
