The Spanish golfing legend should have known Europe never know when they are beaten - after all, he was in charge when they produced the greatest Ryder Cup comeback of all time last year. In that event they overturned a 10–6 lead going into the Singles, completing the 'Miracle of Medinah' by charging to a 14 ½ – 13 ½ victory.
But Ollie said he had an inkling that that Ryder Cup victory could happen after Europe grabbed some much–needed momentum with two victories towards the end of the second day. This time they were still on the back foot for the first half of the Singles session.
Needing just one and a half more points for victory after their Thai duo had powered to emphatic victories - or a point to force another play–off - Asia simply folded. They managed just one half from the remaining six matches, and that came courtesy of a three–putt bogey from Alvaro Quiros on the final green.
Captain Yang looked shell–shocked as he remarked: "It hurts to lose like that, and it feels pretty shocking to know we are not going to take the Royal Trophy away with us.
"My players tried hard and they all did their best, but the European Team seemed to get stronger as the competition went on.
"But I can promise you that we all feel like we will learn from our mistakes and next year we will come back stronger."
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