For the first time since 2008, the Ryder Cup is property of the United States. Team USA opened the weekend with a 4-0 sweep Friday morning and never looked back. Finishing with a 7.5-4.5, the Americans held home soil, 17-11, the highest margin of U.S. victory since an 18.5-9.5 win in 1981.
The American dominance gave all 12 players a chance to showcase their celebratory skills. Some dialed up choreographed high fives and dances, hyping up the Hazeltine crowd. Some let the fist pumps and leaps come naturally. Not to spoil the bottom of this list, but Patrick Reed, Phil Mickelson, Brandt Snedeker and Rickie Fowler put themselves on an elite level in the group.
Koepka is not an emotional person, but his 3-1-0 record made him one of the stronger players of the weekend. During a 5&4 demolition of Danny Willett -- the most lopsided singles match Sunday -- Koepka gave his caddie a hearty fist pound.
A Koepka brings a European flag off the board.
All square heading to 7. #RyderCup https://t.co/dD0pa7Devu— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Johnson showed some animation with a waist-high high five with his caddy after a long putt during Sunday's singles matches. Johnson, the 2016 PGA Player of the Year, has had almost too much success this season to get excited about a 2-2-0 Ryder Cup performance. A younger DJ would have let the fist pumps fly.
.@DJohnsonPGA...from another zip code. #RyderCup https://t.co/Hyr6P9xm1a
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Holmes met perhaps Europe's best player, Thomas Pieters, on Sunday, but he still flashed a raised flex fist pump.
J.B. 1up #GoUSA https://t.co/4ZQJxPA0w7
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) October 2, 2016
The 2016 PGA Championship winner proved this season he can balance emotion and results. His coordination with others and himself can be improved with these high fives, fist bumps and claps, but at least he goes for it.
Jimmy Walker https://t.co/p7fAlFrLub
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 1, 2016
Keep the momentum going!
Zach Johnson and Jimmy Walker go 1 up through 13 with this birdie.... https://t.co/RHujlpLzB4— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) September 30, 2016
@JimmyWalkerPGA 37 years of age, still hasn't learned to clap his hands #RyderCup2016 #slowlearner pic.twitter.com/mTKA4WaLZk
— ersky (@TheErsky) October 2, 2016
The last player added to the roster, Moore won his final three holes against Lee Westwood to win 1 Up and clinch the U.S. victory. His fist pump is clean with some extra underdog flair.
Ryan Moore to go AS on 17! #RyderCup https://t.co/mAt90M3pNi
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
#RyderCup clincher from Ryan Moore. USA wins 17-11. pic.twitter.com/1kKRS8bYOL
— Pete Byrne (@PeteByrneWSBT) October 2, 2016
Being one of the top players in the world for the past three years, Spieth acts like he's been there before on the course with a workmanlike fist pump. However, his celebration after the U.S. claimed victory, a champagne guzzle poured by Phil Mickelson, was impressive.
The first flag is on the board.
And its courtesy of @JordanSpieth!
IN-DEPTH COVERAGE: https://t.co/yVbXiqvy9y https://t.co/T2CtBnyva7— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Phil Mickelson and Jordan Spieth know how to celebrate!!!! #RyderCup @rydercupusa pic.twitter.com/IzlKgu1R3w
— GOLF.com (@golf_com) October 2, 2016
With some help from Mickelson, the 38-year-old Kuchar pulled out a shimmy on Day 2.
This is why I love the #RyderCup. Look at the shoulder shimmy from Matt Kuchar & Phil Mickelson. pic.twitter.com/KC7aeifEzD
— Julian Spivey (@julianspivey44) October 1, 2016
Johnson's long-time caddie, Damon Green, made his birdie dance famous at the 2015 Open Championship, flapping his wings when Johnson reached a playoff. The duo was back at it during singles play at this year's Ryder Cup.
Zach Johnson with the long birdie, his caddy with the moves! #RyderCup https://t.co/070YUnzqh3
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Rickie Fowler's fist pumps are pretty good, but more importantly, the 27-year-old celebrated with the GOAT, Michael Jordan. But Fowler needs to figure out how to handle champagne.
What a day for @RickieFowler! https://t.co/zjOKU7X9M9
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Rickie Fowler everybody #RyderCup #RickieFowler #TeamUSA #golf pic.twitter.com/5ZUKT3TEgK
— Golfing Weekly (@Golfing_Weekly) October 2, 2016
Fowler also has this celebratory gem.
Fine, Rickie Fowler’s alright: pic.twitter.com/6AjlFCp8gU
— Dieter Kurtenbach (@dkurtenbach) October 3, 2016
Snedeker's backpedaling, vibrating double-fist pump helped him win six holes in a 3&1 singles victory over Andy Sullivan on Sunday.
And another birdie for Snedeker! 2up.#GoUSA https://t.co/nrn20UroPh
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) October 2, 2016
Wait for it...
Wait for it...@BrandtSnedeker fights back from 2 down. https://t.co/KeuSgsc9Zv— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
Mickelson's leap at the 2004 Masters, his first major title, became an iconic image in golf history. Now 46, Lefty showed he still has hops with a jump after birdieing No. 18 Sunday. Mickelson and Sergio Garcia halved their match with 19 combined birdies.
A birdie...and a LEAP from Phil Mickelson!
He halves the match with Sergio Garcia!
USA leads 13-10. #RyderCup https://t.co/M9UO2OMCfp— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) October 2, 2016
The best player this Ryder Cup also has the best celebrations. In Reed's 1 Up singles win over Rory McIlroy, an instant classic, Reed took a bow and wagged his finger at the European star.
If you aren't watching the #RyderCup on @NBCSports.....you REALLY need to turn it on now. Wow!#GoUSA https://t.co/UhRC44k8mW
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) October 2, 2016
On the 18th hole, he turned his win into a way to pump up the American crowd.
And here it is.... Patrick Reed wins 1-up#GoUSA https://t.co/lLHJEWzf24
— Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) October 2, 2016
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