With the USA in the lead 11-5 before the singles, a real European boost was required to create some excitement.

Instead, the end was a rather tired yawn - the class difference was simply too great even during Sunday's game at Whistling Straits.

It did not matter that Rory McIlroy, who had previously had a hopeless Ryder Cup, suddenly found the game and went out and won the first match against Xander Schauffele.

Because behind the Northern Irishman, it quickly became American leadership in most matches and the scoreboard shone painfully red for the European team.

Rahm without a chance

Not even world setter Jon Rahm, who played formidable golf during the first two days, managed to contribute any points in his single.

It was symptomatic of Europe's failed attempt at a new miracle turn that the Spaniard was outclassed by the United States' "worst" player in the world rankings, Scottie Scheffler.

The American, 21st in the world, won the first four holes against Rahm and then never let go.

Even Rahm's pair horse Sergio García, one hundred percent up to the single, was without a chance in his single against Bryson DeChambeau.

The American got off to a flying start by pushing the green from more than 300 meters on one and then lowering the putt from the eagle.

After that, DeChambeau never let go.

It was clear early on that the question was not whether - but when - the United States would win.

And when Collin Morikawa, with a huge birdie on the 17th, secured at least a draw against Viktor Hovland, the USA was guaranteed the 14.5 points required for victory - even though another seven matches were still out on the field.

Revenge for the defeat in Paris

That the United States would seize the Ryder Cup dent, and take revenge for the defeat in Paris three years ago, was no surprise given that the Americans came into play with the strongest team ever on paper.

But that it would happen so easily, so totally without nerve and drama is still a wonderful understatement for the European team.

Several matches are still going on at Whistling Straits and there is much to suggest that the USA wins with record numbers.

Previously, the United States and Europe have both won by a margin of at most nine points in the game format that has been in place since 1979.