Only loss for Irish man Tom McKibbin in singles where the 22-year-old lost out to Italy’s Matteo Manassero by one hole
Team Great Britain and Ireland celebrate with the trophy following victory during the singles matches on day three of the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort on Sunday. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images
Rose’s GB&I team held a strong seven-point advantage — from the fourballs and foursomes sessions — and, needing just a further two points from the 10 singles, wrapped up the win without any fuss. Fittingly, it was Tommy Fleetwood who won four points from four matches in a hugely impressive performance, securing the overall victory with his 3&2 success over Mattieu Pavon.
McKibbin’s three points return from four was impressive, although if he makes the anticipated move to LIV Golf in the coming weeks — where he is mooted to join Jon Rahm’s Legions XIII team — his prospects of qualifying for Luke Donald’s European team for the Ryder Cup in September would only come from limited appearances on the DP World Tour and any Majors he manages to play in. As of now, McKibbin is only exempt into the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush.
Tom McKibbin of Team Great Britain & Ireland on the 18th green on day three of the Team Cup at Abu Dhabi Golf Resort. Photograph: Kate McShane/Getty Images
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