What this Ryder Cup lacked in even competition, it at least made for in atmosphere. From the raucous galleries to the parade of fist pumps, to the exasperated expressions of U.S. players, the first Ryder Cup in France at least delivered on compelling imagery.

Among our favourites from a week that began with tremendous anticipation and ended with a resounding win for Team Europe:

Ross Kinnaird
Tommy Fleetwood celebrates another European win on home soil.

Stuart Franklin
Alex Noren celebrates his long birdie putt that delivers Europe its final point in a resounding win.

Mike Ehrmann
Jon Rahm offers a fiery response to his singles victory over Tiger Woods.

Luke Walker
Fans await players teeing off in Sunday singles

Christian Petersen
Justin Rose of Europe celebrates chipping in on the 12th during the morning fourball matches.

Ross Kinnaird
Tiger Woods of the United States reacts after a putt on the 5th green during the morning fourball matches Friday.

Richard Heathcote
Thorbjorn Olesen was an unlikely star for the Europeans.

Christian Petersen
Phil Mickelson watches the Saturday afternoon session alongside wife Amy.

Ross Kinnaird
A general view of the 1st tee as Rickie Fowler of the United States tees off during the morning fourball matches on Friday.

Stuart Franklin
A couple of European fans show their support.

LIONEL BONAVENTURE
Justin Thomas gestures with a ball during his fourball match on Friday.

Andrew Redington
Dustin Johnson of the United States and partner Paulina Gretzky depart the opening ceremony.

ERIC FEFERBERG
Spectators cheer on the first day at Le Golf National.

Stuart Franklin
Rory McIlroy celebrates during the afternoon foursome matches alongside wife Erica Stoll.