🏆 Ryder Cup — Standings & Results

Ryder Cup — what it is and how it works

The Ryder Cup pits a European team against the United States every two years. It is the only major golf event with no prize money and the only one played in teams and match play format, which gives it a completely different atmosphere.

Format and competition system

Three days of fourballs, foursomes and singles; 28 points are at stake and the team reaching 14.5 wins.

Honours and dominant teams

The United States leads the overall record, but Europe has dominated since the 1980s, when the team opened to the continent driven by Seve Ballesteros.

Frequently asked questions about Ryder Cup

How often is the Ryder Cup played?

Every two years, alternating between European and American venues.