The Ryder Cup is a men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States, played every two years in odd-numbered years. The venue alternates between courses in the USA and Europe. Europe is the current holders, winning 15-13 at Bethpage Black yesterday (September 28, 2025).

🏌️ 2025 Ryder Cup - Europe Wins!

Final Score: Europe 15 - USA 13

Date: September 26-28, 2025

Venue: Bethpage Black Course, Farmingdale, New York, USA

Winning Captain: Luke Donald (Europe) defeated Keegan Bradley (USA)

Ryder Cup History

The inaugural event took place at Worcester Country Club, Massachusetts, United States in 1927, with the USA winning 9.5-2.5. The Cup is named after English businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy. The competition was originally between the USA and Great Britain, expanding to include Ireland in 1973 and continental Europe from 1979.

Recent Ryder Cup Winners

Last 7 Ryder Cup Results

Year Winner Score Venue
2025 Europe 15-13 Bethpage Black, USA
2023 Europe 16.5-11.5 Marco Simone, Italy
2021 USA 19-9 Whistling Straits, Wisconsin
2018 Europe 17.5-10.5 Le Golf National, France
2016 USA 17-11 Hazeltine, Minnesota
2014 Europe 16.5-11.5 Gleneagles, Scotland
2012 Europe 14.5-13.5 Medinah, USA

Tournament Format

The Ryder Cup features 28 matches played over three days:

Day Session Format Matches Description
Friday Morning Foursomes 4 Alternate shot - partners play one ball
Afternoon Four-ball 4 Better ball - each player plays own ball
Saturday Morning Foursomes 4 Alternate shot - partners play one ball
Afternoon Four-ball 4 Better ball - each player plays own ball
Sunday All Day Singles 12 One-on-one match play
Total 28 First to 14.5 points wins

Each match is worth 1 point, with halved matches worth 0.5 points each. The defending champion retains the Cup with a 14-14 tie.

Pro Tip: The Sunday singles matches often determine the winner. Teams trailing after Saturday frequently make dramatic comebacks on Sunday, as Europe did at Medinah in 2012 (the "Miracle at Medinah").

Future Ryder Cup Events

Year Venue Location Host
2027 Adare Manor County Limerick, Ireland Europe
2029 Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska, Minnesota USA
2031 TBA TBA Europe
2033 The Olympic Club San Francisco, California USA
2035 TBA TBA Europe
2037 Congressional Country Club Bethesda, Maryland USA

Ryder Cup Organization

The Ryder Cup is jointly administered by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America) and Ryder Cup Europe, which is a joint venture of the PGA European Tour (60%), the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (20%), and the PGAs of Europe (20%).

Historical Milestones

First Ryder Cup (1927)

USA defeated GB 9.5-2.5 at Worcester Country Club

Europe Joins (1979)

Competition expanded to include continental Europe

Record Margin (1967)

USA won 23.5-8.5 at Houston

Home Dominance

Europe has won 7 straight at home since 1997

Ryder Cup Wins Summary

Period USA Wins Europe/GB&I Wins Ties Notes
1927-1977 18 3 1 GB&I only
1979-2025 9 13 1 Europe included
All-Time Total 27 16 2 45 events
"The Ryder Cup represents the ultimate team competition in professional golf. Since Europe joined the competition in 1979, the tournament has become remarkably balanced, with Europe actually holding a slight edge at 13-9-1 during this modern era."
— Robert J. Wood, PhD, Founder of Topend Sports
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Ryder Cup vs Presidents Cup

The counterpart of the Ryder Cup is the Presidents Cup, which features USA vs an International team (excluding Europe). Both competitions are unique in professional golf as players don't receive prize money despite being high-profile events that generate significant television and sponsorship revenue.

More Information

Ryder Cup Trivia

Interesting facts and records from Ryder Cup history

Complete Winners List

Full list of Ryder Cup winners by year

Ryder Cup Venues

Past and future locations of the tournament

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ryder Cup played every year?

No, the Ryder Cup is played every 2 years (biennially) in odd-numbered years. It alternates between venues in Europe and the United States, creating a four-year cycle for each location.

What exactly is the Ryder Cup format?

The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf tournament where 12-player teams from Europe and the United States compete in a match play format over three days. The tournament consists of 28 total matches: 16 team matches (foursomes and four-ball) on Friday and Saturday, plus 12 singles matches on Sunday.

Who won the 2025 Ryder Cup?

Europe won the 2025 Ryder Cup 15-13 at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York on September 28, 2025. This victory marked Europe's second consecutive Ryder Cup win under captain Luke Donald.

When was the first Ryder Cup played?

The first official Ryder Cup was played in 1927 at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, USA. The United States won 9.5-2.5 in that inaugural contest between the USA and Great Britain teams.

What is the all-time Ryder Cup record between USA and Europe?

The all-time Ryder Cup record stands at USA 27 wins, Europe/GB&I 16 wins, and 2 ties through 45 events. However, since Europe joined in 1979, the competition has been much closer with Europe actually leading 13-9-1 during this modern era.

How are Ryder Cup teams selected?

Each team has 12 players selected through a combination of automatic qualifiers and captain's picks. Typically, the top players from points lists (European Tour for Europe, PGA Tour for USA) automatically qualify, with the captain selecting the remaining players as wildcards based on form and team balance.

Do Ryder Cup players get paid?

No, Ryder Cup players do not receive prize money for participating. Players compete for the honor of representing their team and continent. The event generates significant revenue through television rights and sponsorships, but players participate for pride and tradition rather than financial reward.