Ryder Cup hero Paul Lawrie returned home to Scotland and Gleneagles to parade the trophy Europe successfully retained at the Medinah Country Club at the weekend.

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Lawrie, who was playing in his first Ryder Cup since at Brookline in 1999, beat Steve Stricker 5&3 in his individual match on Sunday in what was the biggest winning margin of the 12 singles games.

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The 43-year-old golfer, from Aberdeen, was joined by his son, Craig, at Gleneagles, where the 2014 matchplay event will take place.

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Lawrie admitted he was excited for the 40th Ryder Cup already.

"When I was asked to bring the trophy here it was a straight yes, no matter what else I had on today. It's important that the cup gets handed over, and Gleneagles is going to be a fantastic venue. I just wish it was going to start tomorrow rather than in two years."