Team Asia pulled off a stirring comeback in the final round of the inaugural EurAsia Cup to snatch a share of the trophy by taking six of 10 singles matches played Saturday.
The spectacular collapse of Team Europe, who entered the final day singles matches 7-3 up, was one no one had expected, despite Asia’s marvellous fightback on the second day when they clawed their way back into contention after a 5-0 thrashing in the four-balls on Thursday.
It had echoes of Europe’s “Miracle of Medinah” at the last Ryder Cup in 2012 when they fought back from 10-6 down on the final day to beat the Americans 14.5-13.5.
The outcome will go some way towards helping raise the profile of a tournament clouded by a war of words between its organisers and those who stage the rival Royal Trophy competition.