KILDARE, IRELAND - Darren Clarke of Europe salutes the crowd on the 16th green after winning his singles match against Zach Johnson of USA on the final day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 24, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Europe won the Ryder Cup in a record-equalling 18.5-9.5 victory, caping a third win in three for Clarke, playing in only his second tournament since the death of his wife Heather from cancer last month.