SWINDON'S David Howell was part of the Europe side that lifted the Royal Trophy following a dramatic final day.

Europe were 5-3 down to Asia at the start of Sunday's play but hit back for an 8.5-7.5 victory at Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, China.

Howell triumphed in his match against HS Kim, making birdies on 15 and 16 before taking the match with a brilliant last-hole up-and-down from the greenside bunker.

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