Europe's dramatic Ryder Cup victory, as euphoric as it was, was also tinged with sadness as the victors - particularly tearful captain José María Olazábal - remembered the late Seve Ballesteros.
Olazábal was on the 17th fairway when Martin Kaymer sunk the putt which retained the cup for Europe, and immediately looked to the heavens in what was an obvious reference to Ballesteros, who died last year after suffering from a brain tumour.
Once he had reached the 18th, Olazábal gave an emotional interview in which he declared, fighting back the tears: "This one's for him."
Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby Football Match
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(01 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls (L) celebrates scoring a goal with Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(02 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls (L) celebrates scoring a goal with Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(03 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls makes an attack on the goal during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(04 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls (R) celebrates scoring a goal with Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(05 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls scores a goal during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(06 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls (L) and Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham share a joke before the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(07 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls challenges goalkeeper Kiran Stacey at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(08 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls climbs over a fence after retrieving the ball at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(09 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls is fouled at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(10 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls jumps to win a header at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(11 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls makes an attack on the goal during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Labour Party Annual Conference Begins In Manchester(12 of16)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Ed Balls (R) and Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham take on refreshment during the Labour MP's v Press Lobby Party Conference football match at Salford City FC on September 30, 2012 in Manchester, England. The annual pre-conference match was won by the MP's 3-0 with two goals from Ed Balls and one from Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(13 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(14 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls celebrates with shadow health secretary Andy Burnham after scoring at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(15 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)
Labour Annual Conference 2012(16 of16)
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls at Salford City Football Club, Salford, during the Labour MPs Vs Press Lobby football match prior to the start of the Labour Party Annual Conference in Manchester. (credit:PA)