The home side held off a brave fightback from the visitors to win in Virginia.

The United States regained the trophy with a 15.5-12.5 win in Virginia.

Lilia Vu birdied the last two holes to claim the decisive half point against Albane Valenzuela.

Hojgaard completed a superb closing 65 with four birdies in the last five holes to deny McIlroy at Royal County Down.

The Dane birdied his final three holes to win by one shot as McIlroy bogeyed two of the last four.

The US lead 10-6 heading into the final day after both of Saturday’s sessions were shared 2-2.

McIlroy is in pursuit of what would be his first professional win on Northern Irish soil.

The US are 8-4 ahead.

Suzann Pettersen’s side recovered from a 4-0 deficit to win the trophy 12 months ago.

The 48-year-old has played five tournaments in 2024 and made the cut only once.

Lowry added a second round of 69 to his opening 72 for a halfway total of one under par at Royal County Down.

Emily Pedersen and Maja Stark were Europe’s only winners.

Lewis was also the captain at Finca Cortesin and feels she has unfinished business to take care of at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club this week.

Talks between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have resumed this week.

Europe retained the trophy as they fought back to draw 14-14 in Spain last year.

Lowry ended his partnership with construction firm Kingspan on Tuesday, a week after the publication of the report into the fire.

Rose helped Europe regain the trophy in Rome last year.

With seven victories on the PGA Tour including the Masters, his FedEx Cup success and Olympic gold, Scheffler has put together an outstanding season.

The American star landed seven PGA Tour titles in one year.

The Dane duffed three consecutive chips from beside the 15th green but bounced back to win by two shots.