Phillip Price, pictured, has paid tribute to the strength of European golf after the stunning victory in the Ryder Cup, but says he still plans to quit Europe for the US next year.

The Newport-based 2002 Ryder Cup hero will compete in the US qualifying school in November and is looking to buy a permanent home there should he secure a tour card.

Price is set to follow Luke Donald and Justin Rose who have already made the transition stateside and he is upbeat about his chances.

He told the Argus "It remains my plan to play in the US next year and to do that I am going to have to go to qualifying school.

"I will be competing in the US in November and December if necessary because I feel I need the challenge of playing in America full-time.

"If I am able to qualify we will look to buy a house in America and we have looked at a couple of possible locations.

"If I am not able to get on to the tour then I shall stay in Europe and things look great for European golf at the moment."

Price was an interested spectator at the weekend as he prepared for this week's European Tour event at Woburn (which starts on Thursday) and he was delighted to see the Europeans perform so well.

"It seemed to be a great side on paper and it certainly proved to be the case. They played great golf and were worthy winners," he said.

Blackwood's Bradley Dredge was also quick to pay tribute to the victorious European side and he believes their achievement could have a huge impact on the game world-wide.

"You look at how we played at the weekend and one word that springs to mind is inspiring," he said.

"Europe dominated for virtually the entire event despite the fact that the US set out the course to suit themselves with thick rough and lightning fast greens which is what they are used to.

"But all of our players adapted, putted solidly and got at least a point each which shows the huge talent we have in Europe.

"Our players are much more geared to success in the States now because they get more of an opportunity to play over there and I think the form of the Ryder Cup side shows that all of our team have the potential to win majors.

"It certainly gives the guys on the European Tour a boost and fuels the desire we have to win tournaments and be involved in these massive occasions."