 In the Sunday singles, Justin Leonard, playing José María Olazábal in the ninth match of the order, arrived at the green all-square with at that point the U.S. team having 14 points and only requiring Leonard's point or half a point to make the remarkable comeback complete.Putting first from over 40 feet from the hole, he sank the putt meaning if Olazábal did not hole his putt of roughly 25 feet then USA would be guaranteed victory as Leonard would be 1 up with one hole to play thus gaining at least half a point.When Leonard's putt went in, members of the U.S. team, their wives, caddies and some marshalls ran onto the green to congratulate him – seemingly ignorant to the fact should Olazábal hole his putt then the match would not be over and Europe could still retain the Cup.