Two marvellous strokes were played on Sunday evening, both to within four feet of the hole. One earned Bill Haas $11.4 million (about £7.4 million) for winning the FedEx Cup in Atlanta. The other did not net Caroline Hedwall a penny, but it was far more valuable.
Who needs money when you have the gratitude of a continent? Hedwall’s approach to the 18th at Killeen Castle in Co Meath flew over the flag, kissed the fringe of the green and spun back towards the hole. The birdie conceded by her opponent gave her the crucial half-point that ensured a Europe