( CNN ) -- Jose Maria Olazabal has confirmed he will not continue in his role as Europe 's Ryder Cup captain after the weekend 's memorable win over the United States . Europe retained the prestigious trophy by beating Davis Love III 's team 14½ - 13½ at the Medinah Country Club , despite having trailed by four points heading into Sunday 's singles matches . But after helping Europe keep hold of the cup it won in 2010 , Spain 's Olazabal believes it is time to for another captain to take charge . `` First of all it is a lot of work , '' the two-time major winner told a news conference . `` It takes a lot from you you during the stretch of time from when you are named captain to the actual playing of the Ryder Cup . U.S. stunned by European fightback . `` On top of that there are a lot of players who should have the opportunity to be in my spot ... clearly I wo n't do it again . '' Olazabal would be happy to offer advice to his successor , although he says he will also not force himself on the next incumbent -- with Irishman Paul McGinley , a vice-captain in Illinois , the early favorite to replace the Spaniard . `` The captain has to decide what he wants , '' added the 46-year-old Olazabal . `` If he wants to reach out to me , fine . But I 'm not going to be in there , I 'm going to be just on the side . `` I think this is a one-time chance . I had my chance and now I will step back , try to concentrate on my game and leave the next captain to do his job . '' Did the U.S. throw away the Ryder Cup ? Olazabal also revealed how Europe 's triumph -- dubbed the `` Miracle of Medinah '' -- has prompted congratulatory messages from Spanish royalty and the nation 's top sports stars . `` The King of Spain called me a few minutes ago and was pretty much over the moon , like me , '' he said . `` There have been messages from sports guys like [ tennis player Rafael ] Nadal and lots from friends and family . '' Europe 's challenge could have been derailed before it got off the ground when world No . 1 Rory McIlroy arrived at the golf course late on Sunday . The two-time major winner was confused over which time zone he was in . Luckily for Olazabal , the Northern Irishman was driven to Medinah by a state trooper and was able to win his match with U.S. rookie Keegan Bradley . `` Obviously , we were a little concerned but we knew at 11:05 he was going to make it to the tee with no problems . That 's why I was not all that tense , '' said Olazabal . `` Luckily enough a police car was there and he made it on time . It was no surprise at all he managed to win his point . '' Olazabal was also asked to select his highlight of the weekend , opting for Ian Poulter 's fifth consecutive birdie on the 18th hole of Saturday 's fourballs to give Europe a vital point . `` It 's hard to just pick one but I think the putt Poulter made on 18 on Saturday afternoon was huge . We all knew how important that was . If that did n't happen I do n't think we 'd have had a chance to win . It was crucial . ''
Jose Maria Olazabal will not continue as Europe 's Olazabal captain . The Spaniard led Europe to a 14½ - 13½ victory over the U.S. in U.S. . Jose Maria Olazabal , 14½ - 13½ of Olazabal 's vice captains , is the early favorite for the role in 2014 . Olazabal received a congratulatory phone call from the King of Spain .