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Team competition Β· Established 1927

Ryder Cup

United StatesvsEurope

The long-running professional match between the United States and Europe, contested for Samuel Ryder’s gold cup.

American Golf Archive illustration of the Ryder Cup trophy.
Samuel Ryder’s cup

The match, year by year

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Results by year

51 published editions

  1. 1960

    1. 1969 Ryder Cup Completed

      Tied; United States retained

      Royal Birkdale Golf Club

    2. 1967 Ryder Cup Completed

      Hosted by Champions Golf Club

      Won by United States (Ryder Cup)

    3. 1965 Ryder Cup Completed

      Royal Birkdale Golf Club

      Won by United States (Ryder Cup)

    4. 1963 Ryder Cup Completed

      Played at East Lake Golf Club Β· East Lake Golf Club

      Won by United States (Ryder Cup)

    5. 1961 Ryder Cup Completed

      Royal Lytham & St. Annes

      Won by United States (Ryder Cup)

Scheduled future editions 6

Future editions recorded so far; this list may be incomplete.

  1. 2020

    1. 2027 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2027 edition is scheduled.

      The Golf Course at Adare Manor

    2. 2029 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2029 edition is scheduled.

      Scheduled at Hazeltine National Golf Club Β· Hazeltine National Golf Club

  2. 2030

    1. 2031 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2031 edition is scheduled.

      Camiral

    2. 2033 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2033 edition is scheduled.

      Scheduled at Lake Course Β· The Olympic Club

    3. 2035 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2035 edition is scheduled.

    4. 2037 Ryder Cup Scheduled

      2037 edition is scheduled.

      Scheduled at Blue Course Β· Congressional Country Club

Understand the match

Twenty-four players meet across foursomes, four-ball and singles, turning individual careers into a shared score over three days.

HolesMatch play One ballFoursomes Two ballsFour-ball

Where it began

The official competition began in 1927 at Worcester Country Club. Samuel Ryder supplied the cup, and the opposing side later expanded from Great Britain to Great Britain and Ireland and then to Europe.

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Archive essay

Why it matters

The Ryder Cup is a team match-play competition between the United States and Europe. Twenty-four players meet across foursomes, four-ball and singles, turning individual careers into a shared score over three days.

Its identity comes from continuity across changing sides: one cup, one match history and an alternating transatlantic stage.

Chapter 01

Origins and identity

The official competition began in 1927 at Worcester Country Club. Samuel Ryder supplied the cup, and the opposing side later expanded from Great Britain to Great Britain and Ireland and then to Europe.

Chapter 02

Place and competitive character

The venue alternates across the Atlantic. Its history joins American championship courses to clubs in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Spain and Italy.

Chapter 03

Traditions, qualification and evolution

Partners share the first two days through foursomes and four-ball before every player appears in singles. A tied overall score allows the side holding the cup to retain it.

Sources and record notes 19 references

The recent-edition view shows recorded winners and venue names. Match scores and player rosters are not shown in this summary. Recent venue names remain unlinked where a course connection is not published.

Championship facts

Trophy: American Golf Archive editorial illustration.

Founded
1927
Sides
United States and Europe
Field character
Men's professional teams
Match formats
Foursomes, four-ball and singles
Venue model
Alternates between the United States and Europe
Usual calendar position
Biennial

Record evidence

Editorial sources by chapter

Opening and essential facts

Origins and identity

Place and competitive character

Traditions, qualification and evolution

Edition sources

  1. PGA of America Ryder Cup future sites

    The official PGA of America future-sites page lists the 2035 venue as TBD.

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  2. Ryder Cup future venues

    The official future-venues page announces Congressional Country Club (Blue Course) for 2037.

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  3. Ryder Cup future venues

    The official future-venues page announces The Olympic Club (Lake Course) for 2033.

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  4. Ryder Cup future venues

    The official future-venues page announces Camiral for 2031.

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  5. Ryder Cup future venues

    The official future-venues page announces Hazeltine National Golf Club for 2029.

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  6. Ryder Cup future venues

    The official future-venues page announces The Golf Course at Adare Manor for 2027.

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  7. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2025 course and result.

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  8. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2023 course and result.

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  9. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2021 course and result.

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  10. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2018 course and result.

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  11. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2016 course and result.

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  12. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2014 course and result.

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  13. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2012 course and result.

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  14. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2010 course and result.

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  15. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2008 course and result.

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  16. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2006 course and result.

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  17. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2004 course and result.

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  18. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 2002 course and result.

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  19. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1999 course and result.

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  20. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1997 course and result.

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  21. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1995 course and result.

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  22. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1993 course and result.

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  23. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1991 course and result.

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  24. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1989 course and result.

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  25. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1987 course and result.

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  26. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1985 course and result.

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  27. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1983 course and result.

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  28. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1981 course and result.

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  29. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1979 course and result.

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  30. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1977 course and result.

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  31. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1975 course and result.

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  32. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1973 course and result.

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  33. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1971 course and result.

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  34. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1969 course and result.

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  35. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1967 course and result.

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  36. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1965 course and result.

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  37. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1963 course and result.

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  38. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1961 course and result.

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  39. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1959 course and result.

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  40. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1957 course and result.

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  41. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1955 course and result.

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  42. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1953 course and result.

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  43. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1951 course and result.

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  44. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1949 course and result.

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  45. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1947 course and result.

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  46. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1937 course and result.

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  47. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1935 course and result.

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  48. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1933 course and result.

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  49. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1931 course and result.

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  50. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1929 course and result.

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  51. Ryder Cup official history

    The official Ryder Cup history data records the 1927 course and result.

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