Team competition

Ryder Cup

United States and Europe Established 1927

American Golf Archive illustration of the Ryder Cup trophy.
American Golf Archive editorial illustration

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

At a glance

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 ↘

Across the years

Champions through time

Next verified Edition

Scheduled

Status
Scheduled
Venue
The Golf Course at Adare Manor
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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. ↘

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