During it, Colin Montgomerie remarked that one of the spin-offs of the support enjoyed by Europe was that the Americans would have seen how much people "love me in Britain".
The entire European team, plus a few reporters besides, immediately broke into a rendition of: "We love you Monty, we do."
It remains one of the abiding images of the last Ryder Cup, and is as good a reason as any for applauding Bernhard Langer's decision to hand Montgomerie a wild card to take on the Americans in their own back yard this time.
Every team needs a galvanising force, and there has been a no-more inspired competitor than Colin Montgomerie in Ryder Cup history.
Two years ago at The Belfry he amassed four-and-a-half points, and his performance in beating Scott Hoch five and four on the final singles day was perhaps the most flawless round of matchplay golf ever witnessed.
If only Montgomerie could produce such vintage excellence in golf's majors he would surely now be rubbing shoulders with Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros as one of Europe's greats.
"I tend to get up for team competitions more than I do for myself," said Montgomerie.
"I love to be part of such a great team atmosphere and the camaraderie that we have in Europe. I really enjoy that."
The 41-year-old Scot proved at the Open at Royal Troon that, when it comes to a landmark tournament, he is capable of focusing his mind.
For three rounds he was in serious contention this year, only slipping back when the burden of expectancy and the strain began to tell over the final 18 holes.
A major might be past him, but there is no reason why he can't share in a final Ryder Cup hurrah.
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