What is the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is golf's transatlantic team match — the United States against Europe over three days of foursomes, four-balls and singles, every two years since 1927. Europe are the holders after a 15–13 victory at Bethpage Black in 2025, their first win on American soil since the "Miracle at Medinah" era, with Adare Manor, Ireland hosting in 2027.[1] [2]
| Season | Pool / Format | Host cities |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe — 15–13 | Bethpage Black, New York — first away win since 2012 |
| 2023 | Europe — 16½–11½ | Marco Simone, Rome |
| 2021 | USA — 19–9 | Whistling Straits — record modern margin |
| 2018 | Europe — 17½–10½ | Le Golf National, Paris |
| 2016 | USA — 17–11 | Hazeltine |
| 2014 | Europe — 16½–11½ | Gleneagles |
| 2012 | Europe — 14½–13½ | Medinah — the 'Miracle' comeback |
| 2010 | Europe — 14½–13½ | Celtic Manor, Wales |
| 2008 | USA — 16½–11½ | Valhalla |
| 2006 | Europe — 18½–9½ | The K Club, Ireland |
Results of the last ten Ryder Cups.
How do players qualify?
Each twelve-man team combines automatic places from published points lists with captain's picks — selection itself is one of golf's elite credentials, earned over a two-year record. The Solheim Cup is the women's equivalent, the Presidents Cup the U.S. match against the non-European world.[1] [3]
Why does it matter?
Nothing in golf matches its intensity — a match-play cauldron watched worldwide, where careers acquire their team legends. Europe's away win at Bethpage joined the event's storied upsets.[1] [2]
References
- Ryder Cup — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- Ryder Cup — 2025 at Bethpage Black. Accessed August 2026.
- PGA of America — official site. Accessed August 2026.