AS Europe clinched the point needed to retain the Ryder Cup, Scotland's First Minister was in the back of a stand on the golf course, preparing for his role in the closing ceremony.
And when Francesco Molinari, of ltaly, halved his match with Tiger Woods to ensure an outright European victory, Alex Salmond was busy making his way through the crowds to receive the silver putter, denoting Scotland's hosting of the event in 2014.
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