Ryder Cup

The European Ryder Cup Team has won 14 times

Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in a match play competition.

The first Ryder Cup match was played in 1927 in the United States.

Originally The Ryder Cup was played between Great Britain and the United States.

From 1979 the repeated American dominance led to a decision to extend the representation of "Great Britain and Ireland" to include continental Europe.

This inclusion of golfers was partly prompted by the success of a new generation of Spanish golfers like Seve Ballesteros and Antonio Garrido.

Since then Team Europe has won eleven times outright and retained the Cup once in a tied match. In comparison, team America has nine wins over this period.

Ryder Cup Winners

• 2021 United States
• 2018 Europe
• 2016 United States
• 2014 Europe
• 2012 Europe
• 2010 Europe
• 2008 United
• 2006 Europe
• 2004 Europe
• 2002 Europe
• 1999 United
• 1997 Europe
• 1995 Europe
• 1993 United States
• 1991 United States
• 1989 Europe
• 1987 Europe
• 1985 Europe
• 1983 United States
• 1981 United States
• 1979 United States
• 1977 United States
• 1975 United States
• 1973 United States
• 1971 United States
• 1969 United States
• 1967 United States
• 1965 United States
• 1963 United States
• 1961 United States
• 1959 United States
• 1957 Great Britain
• 1955 United States
• 1953 United States
• 1951 United States
• 1949 United States
• 1947 United States
• 1937 United States
• 1935 United States
• 1933 Great Britain
• 1931 United States
• 1929 Great Britain
• 1927 United States

The USA Ryder Cup Team has won 27 times

Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in a match play competition.

The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy.

Originally The Ryder Cup was played between Great Britain and the United States.

The first Ryder Cup match was played in 1927 in the United States at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ryder Cup Winners

• 2021 United States
• 2018 Europe
• 2016 United States
• 2014 Europe
• 2012 Europe
• 2010 Europe
• 2008 United
• 2006 Europe
• 2004 Europe
• 2002 Europe
• 1999 United
• 1997 Europe
• 1995 Europe
• 1993 United States
• 1991 United States
• 1989 Europe
• 1987 Europe
• 1985 Europe
• 1983 United States
• 1981 United States
• 1979 United States
• 1977 United States
• 1975 United States
• 1973 United States
• 1971 United States
• 1969 United States
• 1967 United States
• 1965 United States
• 1963 United States
• 1961 United States
• 1959 United States
• 1957 Great Britain
• 1955 United States
• 1953 United States
• 1951 United States
• 1949 United States
• 1947 United States
• 1937 United States
• 1935 United States
• 1933 Great Britain
• 1931 United States
• 1929 Great Britain
• 1927 United States

Bernhard Langer’s Ryder Cup Record is 21-15-6

Between 1981 and 2002 Bernhard Langer played in 10 Ryder Cups.

Bernhard Langer played 42 matches and scored 24 points.

Four-Ball: 6-6-2
Foursomes: 11-6-1
Singles: 4-3-3

Bernhard was the non-playing captain of the victorious European team in 2004.

Brian Harman's Ryder Cup record after Rome 2023 is 2-2-0.

Brian Harman made his Ryder Cup debut in 2023 at Rome. His Ryder Cup record following that event is:

Singles: 0-1-0

Fourball: 1-0-0

Foursomes: 1-1-0

Brooks Koepka has 7 wins, 6 losses and 2 halves from 15 matches.

After a strong Ryder Cup debut going 3-1 on home soil in 2016 Brooks looked a little less comfortable when facing a hostile crowd in Paris in 2018 where he managed just the 1 win from 4 matches. At Whistling Straits, Brooks recorded 2 wins and 2 losses, again from 4 matches. In Rome 2023 Brooks played 3 matches for 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 tie.

Singles: 2 wins and 2 halves from 4 matches.

Fourball: 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 half from 6 matches.

Foursomes: 2 wins and 3 losses from 5 matches.

Bryson DeChambeau's Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 6 losses and 2 ties.

Bryson DeChambeau has participated in three Ryder Cups for Team USA: 2018 (Le Golf National), 2021 (Whistling Straits), and 2025 (Bethpage Black). He did not play in the 2023 contest.

Across his three appearances, he has played in 11 matches and has scored a total of 4.0 points (3 wins, 6 losses, 2 ties).

Record by Format

DeChambeau's performance has been highly inconsistent across the formats, with his best results coming in Singles and Four-Ball:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)
• Foursomes: 1 Win - 3 Losses - 0 Ties (1.0 point)
• Singles: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Tough Debut (2018): As a rookie in Paris, DeChambeau struggled immensely, failing to earn a single point (0-3-0). He partnered with legends Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods in Foursomes, losing both matches heavily, and lost his Singles match on the 18th hole to Alex Noren.
• Whistling Straits Redemption (2021): DeChambeau was completely revitalized for the home contest, going undefeated (2-0-1) and becoming a massive source of energy for the American crowd.
  • He struck up a successful Four-Ball partnership with Scottie Scheffler (1-0-1).
  • His most memorable moment was driving the green on the par-4 1st hole in his decisive 3&2 Singles victory over Sergio Garcia.
• 2023 Absence: DeChambeau was ineligible to earn Ryder Cup qualification points from non-major PGA Tour events following his move to LIV Golf, and Captain Zach Johnson did not select him as a Captain's Pick.
• 2025 Return: Returning to the team after qualifying automatically for the 2025 event, DeChambeau was again a vocal figure but had a difficult week (1-3-1), notably losing his opening Foursomes match alongside Justin Thomas and tying his Singles match against Matt Fitzpatrick.

Bubba Watson's Ryder Cup Record is 4-10-0

Between 2010 and 2018 Bubba Watson played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 3-3-0
Foursomes: 1-3-0
Singles: 0-4-0

At the 2016 Ryder Cup, Watson was named vice captain by captain Davis Love III after he narrowly missed qualifying automatically.

Cameron Young's Ryder Cup career is yet to begin but a strong amateur match play record is encouraging.

As a leading amateur Cameron won the 2017 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship with his partner, Garrett Barber. He made it to the semi-finals of the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship and the quarter finals in 2019. In 2019 he was on United States Walker Cup team winning three of four matches.

Chris Kirk hasn't represented his country in a Ryder Cup as yet.

For his time as a professional we look mainly at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play for his match play record: 7-10-1.

In 2015 Kirk played in the Presidents Cup team. He won his Singles match but didn't get the opportunity to play Foursomes or Four Ball.

Colin Montgomerie’s Ryder Cup Record is 20-9-7

Between 1991 and 2006 Colin Montgomerie played in 8 Ryder Cups.

Colin Montgomerie played 36 matches and scored 23.5 points.

Four-Ball: 6-6-2
Foursomes: 8-3-3
Singles: 6-0-2

Collin Morikawa's Ryder Cup record is 4 wins, 5 losses and 2 ties.

Two-time major champion Collin Morikawa has made three appearances for Team USA in the Ryder Cup: 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 11 matches and has scored a total of 5.0 points (4 wins, 5 losses, 2 ties).

Record by Format

Morikawa's record shows a clear distinction between his team format success in his debut year and his subsequent struggles:

• Four-Ball: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (2.0 points)
• Foursomes: 2 Wins - 3 Losses - 0 Ties (2.0 points)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 2 Ties (1.0 point)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Dream Debut (2021): Morikawa had one of the most successful Ryder Cup debuts in recent memory. He went undefeated (3-0-1) and notably partnered with Dustin Johnson for all three team matches, winning all of them. He also secured the winning half-point in his Singles match against Viktor Hovland, which guaranteed the USA victory.
• Post-Debut Struggles (2023 & 2025): The subsequent Ryder Cups have been challenging. In the 2023 loss, he managed only one point from four matches, and in 2025, he failed to secure a full point, going 0-2-1.
• Partnership Records:
  • With Dustin Johnson (2021): 3-0-0 (3.0 points)
  • With Harris English (2025): 0-2-0 (0.0 points)
  • He has also lost matches partnered with Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele.
• Match Against Viktor Hovland: Morikawa has faced Viktor Hovland four times across his three appearances, with a record of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie against the Norwegian.

Daniel Berger’s Ryder Cup Record is 2-1-0

Daniel Berger played in the 2021 Ryder cup.

Daniel Berger played 3 matches and scored 2 points.

Four-Ball: 0-0-0
Foursomes: 1-1-0
Singles: 1-0-0

Davis Love III’s Ryder Cup Record is 9-12-5

Between 1993 and 2004 Davis Love III played in 6 Ryder Cups.

Davis Love III played 26 matches and scored 11.5 points.

Four-Ball: 3-6-2
Foursomes: 3-5-1
Singles: 3-1-2

Davis Love III captained the US Ryder Cup teams in 2012 and 2016.

After a peerless performance at the 2021 event Dustin Johnson has, so far, earned a total of 12 points from 21 matches: a 57% win rate.

Dustin Johnson's Ryder Cup Record.

Strong performances in singles matches have been his greatest strength to date:

Singles: 4 wins, 1 loss from 5 matches (80% win rate).

Fourball: 5 wins, 5 losses from 10 matches (50% win rate)

Foursomes: 3 win, 3 losses from 6 matches (50% win rate)

Francesco Molinari’s Ryder Cup Record is 5-4-2

Between 2010 and 2018 Francesco Molinari played in 3 Ryder Cups.

Francesco Molinari played 11 matches and scored 6 points.

Four-Ball: 2-1-1
Foursomes: 2-2-0
Singles: 1-1-1

Fred Couples’ Ryder Cup Record is 7-9-4

Between 1989 and 1997 Fred Couples played in 5 Ryder Cups.

Fred Couples played 20 matches and scored 9 points.

Graeme McDowell’s Ryder Cup Record is 8-5-2

Between 2008 and 2014 Graeme McDowell played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Graeme McDowell played 15 matches and scored 9 points.

Four-Ball: 1-2-1
Foursomes: 4-2-1
Singles: 3-1-0

Harris English's Ryder Cup Record is 1 win, 4 losses, 1 tie.

Harris English has participated in two Ryder Cups, representing Team USA in 2021 (Whistling Straits) and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his two appearances, he has played in 6 matches and has scored a total of 1.5 points (1 win, 4 losses, 1 tie).

Record by Format

Harris English has yet to secure a full point in Foursomes or Singles matches across his two appearances:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (1.0 point)
• Foursomes: 0 Wins - 2 Losses - 0 Ties (0.0 points)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 1 Tie (0.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Debut Year (2021): As a Captain's Pick rookie in the dominant American victory at Whistling Straits, English was part of a winning Four-Ball pairing with Tony Finau, defeating Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry 4&3. His two losses, however, came in tight, 1-up matches: one in Four-Ball (with Finau) and one in Singles against veteran Lee Westwood.
• 2025 Pairing Struggles: English qualified for the 2025 team on the back of strong major championship form. However, he struggled in the team formats at Bethpage Black, specifically in Foursomes where he was paired with Collin Morikawa. They suffered two heavy defeats to the European duo of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood.
• Singles Tie (2025): In the 2025 Singles session, he secured his first career tie (half-point) against Viktor Hovland.
• Overall: English has primarily been used in the Four-Ball format during his appearances, where he holds a break-even record. The Foursomes format has proved challenging, where he is 0-2-0.

Henrik Stenson’s Ryder Cup Record is 10-7-2

Between 2006 and 2018 Henrik Stenson played in 5 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 3-2-1
Foursomes: 4-3-1
Singles: 3-2-0

Henrik holed the winning putt at The K Club on his Ryder Cup debut in 2006.

Why was Henrik Stenson stripped of the 2023 Ryder Cup captaincy?

Ian Poulter’s Ryder Cup record is 15-8-2.

His European Ryder Cup teammates nicknamed him “The Postman” because he always delivers.

Poulter has also earned the nickname of “Mr. Ryder Cup” – he has taken 6 ½ of a possible 7 points in the singles matches he’s played and it feels like he makes every putt he needs in this competition.

Ian is known for his intensity in the Ryder Cup. Celebrating exuberantly when putts drop to win holes and/or points. Like many of his teammates on Team Europe 2021, Poulter was unable to recapture the magic of Ryder Cups past recording only 1 win from his 3 matches, his win again coming in the singles.

Ian Poulter Ryder Cup stats

Ian Poulter has played in the 2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2021 Ryder Cups.

He has played a total of 25 Ryder Cup matches.

Singles: 6 wins and a half from 7 matches. 6.5 points from 7 matches!

Fourball: 4 wins, 5 losses and a half from 10 matches.

Foursomes: 5 wins and 3 losses from 8 matches.

Ian Woosnam’s Ryder Cup Record is 14-12-5

Between 1983 and 1997 Ian Woosnam played in 8 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 10-3-1
Foursomes: 4-3-2
Singles: 0-6-2

Ian was the Ryder Cup captain in 2006.

Jack Nicklaus’ Ryder Cup Record is 17-8-3

Between 1969 and 2081 Jack Nicklaus’ played in 6 Ryder Cups.

Jack Nicklaus’ played 28 matches and scored 18.5 points

Four-Ball: 5-3-1
Foursomes: 8-1-0
Singles: 4-4-1

The Nicklaus–Jacklin Award is named after the famous 1969 ‘Concession’ by Jack Nicklaus, when he conceded a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin for a halved match.

Jim Furyk’s Ryder Cup Record is 10-20-4

Between 1997 and 2014 Jim Furyk played in 9 Ryder Cups.

Jim Furyk played 34 matches and scored 12 points.

Four-Ball: 2-8-1
Foursomes: 4-8-2
Singles: 4-4-1

Jim Furyk captained the US Ryder Cup team in 2018.

John Rahm's Ryder Cup record is 9 wins, 5 losses and 3 ties.

Jon Rahm is one of Europe's most dominant players, known for his intensity and sensational shot-making. He has participated in four consecutive Ryder Cups for Team Europe: 2018 (Le Golf National), 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his four appearances, he has played in 17 matches and has scored a superb total of 10.5 points (9 wins, 5 losses, 3 ties), giving him a high career point percentage of 61.8%.

Record by Format

Rahm holds one of the most remarkable records in Ryder Cup history: a perfect record in the Foursomes format:

• Four-Ball: 2 Wins - 3 Losses - 2 Ties (3.0 points)
• Foursomes: 6 Wins - 0 Losses - 0 Ties (6.0 points)
• Singles: 1 Win - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Undefeated in Foursomes: Rahm has a flawless 6-0-0 career record in the alternate-shot format, making him one of the most reliable Foursomes players ever. He achieved this with two partners:
  • With Sergio Garcia (2021): 2-0-0
  • With Tyrrell Hatton (2023 & 2025): 4-0-0
• The Tiger Woods Win (2018): In his debut, Rahm secured his first point by defeating the legendary Tiger Woods in the Sunday Singles match (2&1), an emotional moment that helped seal the European victory in Paris.
• Top European Scorer (2021): In the heavy European defeat at Whistling Straits, Rahm was the only bright spot for Europe, scoring a team-high 3.5 points, including three wins with Sergio Garcia.
• Scottie Scheffler Battles: Rahm has had multiple high-profile battles with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, going 1-1-1 against him in the 2023 contest, including a thrilling tie in the Singles. He also lost his 2021 Singles match to Scheffler (4&3).
• The "Hatton-Rahm" Partnership: The Foursomes pairing of Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton is one of the most dominant in the modern era, boasting a perfect 4-0-0 record over 2023 and 2025, including a 4&3 victory over Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau at Bethpage Black.

Following Rome in 2023 Jordan Spieth has 8 wins, 9 losses, and 5 halves from 22 matches. 10.5 points from 22 matches = 48%.

Jordan has a solid record in the ‘partner’ games of fourball and foursomes but a surprisingly poor record, to date, in the singles.

Singles: 2 halves and 3 losses from 5 matches.

Fourball: 5 wins, 3 losses and 1 half from 9 matches.

Foursomes: 3 wins, 3 losses, and 2 halves from 8 matches.

Justin Rose’s Ryder Cup Record is 16 wins, 10 losses and 3 ties.

Justin Rose is one of Team Europe's most experienced and decorated players, having competed in seven Ryder Cups: 2008 (Valhalla), 2012 (Medinah), 2014 (Gleneagles), 2016 (Hazeltine), 2018 (Le Golf National), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his seven appearances, he has played in 29 matches and has scored an impressive total of 17.5 points (16 wins, 10 losses, 3 ties), placing him among the top 10 on the all-time European points list.

Record by Format

Rose holds one of the most impressive Foursomes records in Ryder Cup history:

• Four-Ball: 7 Wins - 4 Losses - 1 Tie (7.5 points)
• Foursomes: 7 Wins - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (7.5 points)
• Singles: 2 Wins - 4 Losses - 1 Tie (2.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Foursomes Specialist: Rose's 7-2-1 Foursomes record (75% point rate) is truly exceptional. He achieved great success in this format, particularly alongside Henrik Stenson (4-1-1 combined record in Foursomes).
• Miracle of Medinah Moment (2012): Rose produced one of the most iconic moments of the Medinah miracle, sinking a 45-foot putt on the 17th green to defeat Phil Mickelson 1-up in Singles, a pivotal point in Europe's historic comeback victory.
• Successful Partnerships:
  • With Henrik Stenson: The "Rose-Stenson" partnership secured 6 points together across multiple formats, making them one of the most successful European pairings ever.
  • With Robert MacIntyre (2023): As the veteran leader, he guided the rookie MacIntyre to a 1-0-1 record in Four-Ball, helping the young Scot find his feet.
  • With Tommy Fleetwood (2025): He was successfully paired with Fleetwood for two Four-Ball victories at Bethpage Black.
• The Elder Statesman: In his later appearances (2023 and 2025), Rose took on a mentorship role, often being utilized in team matches to partner with rookies or struggling players, successfully guiding them to points. His 7th appearance in 2025 made him the elder statesman of the team at age 45.

Justin Thomas Ryder Cup Record is 9 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties.

Justin Thomas (JT) has been a passionate and emotional mainstay of Team USA, competing in four consecutive Ryder Cups: 2018 (Le Golf National), 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

He has played in a total of 17 matches and has secured an impressive individual record of 9 wins, 6 losses, and 2 ties, totaling 10.0 points for the USA, placing him among the top US point earners of the modern era.

Record by Format

Justin Thomas holds a remarkable record in Singles play and a winning record in Four-Ball, while Foursomes has been his most challenging format:

• Four-Ball: 3 Wins - 2 Losses - 2 Ties (4.0 points)
• Foursomes: 2 Wins - 4 Losses - 0 Ties (2.0 points)
• Singles: 4 Wins - 0 Losses - 0 Ties (4.0 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Undefeated in Singles: Justin Thomas is one of the most reliable Singles players in Ryder Cup history, holding a perfect 4-0-0 record. His Singles victories include defeating Rory McIlroy (2018), Tyrrell Hatton (2021), Sepp Straka (2023), and Tommy Fleetwood (2025).
• Dominant Partnership with Jordan Spieth: His most famous and frequent pairing is with long-time friend Jordan Spieth. They have played together in 9 matches (2018, 2021, 2023), compiling a strong 4-4-1 record (4.5 points) and becoming one of the most-used American pairings of the modern era.
• 2018 Debut Star: Despite the USA losing the 2018 contest, Thomas was the American team's top points scorer, going 4-1-0 and quickly establishing himself as the "heartbeat" of the team with his passion and vocal energy.
• Controversial Pick, Singles Hero (2023): Though his form entering the 2023 event was questioned by some, Captain Zach Johnson used a pick on him, citing that "You just don't leave JT at home." He ultimately went 1-2-1 but secured a vital Singles win on Sunday to maintain his perfect record.

Keegan Bradley has played on two Ryder Cup teams with an overall record of 4-3-0, a 57% success rate.

Keegan Bradley played on the 2012 and 2014 USA Ryder Cup teams.

Pairing with Phil Mickelson in both Foursomes and Four Ball matches they had an excellent 4-1-0 record. Keegan didn't manage to win either of his singles matches.

Kurt Kitayama has not yet played in a Ryder Cup. While his recent stroke play performances have been strong he has no significant match play experience as a professional.

With 2 wins and 1 loss in the 2023 WGC Match Play he showed he can mix it with the big boys in match play!

In 2013 he made the quarters in the California State Amateur Championship and the round of 16 in the U.S. Amateur Championship.

Kurt was on the US team at the 2015 Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship, where he won two out of three matches.

Including the 2021 Ryder Cup, Lee Westwood's Ryder Cup record is 21-20-6.

Lee Westwood played in three matches at the 2021 Ryder Cup to set the record number of matches for Team Europe previously held by Sir Nick Faldo. At the Ryder Cups of 2004 and 2006 held at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan and the K Club west of Dublin, Lee Westwood won seven and halved three of his ten matches.

Four-Ball: 8-6-1
Foursomes: 9-7-4
Singles: 4-7-0

Ludvig Aberg's Ryder Cup Record is 4 wins, 4 losses and 0 ties.

Ludvig Åberg is a rising star for Team Europe, making an immediate impact in his first two Ryder Cup appearances: 2023 (Marco Simone) and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his two appearances, he has played in 8 matches and has scored a total of 4.0 points (4 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties), achieving a point percentage of 50%.

Record by Format

Åberg has established himself as a dominant Foursomes player, while Four-Ball remains his greatest challenge:

• Four-Ball: 0 Wins - 2 Losses - 0 Ties (0.0 points)
• Foursomes: 3 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (3.0 points)
• Singles: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (1.0 point)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Historic Debut (2023): Åberg was a controversial but brilliant Captain's Pick by Luke Donald, becoming the first player ever to compete in a Ryder Cup before playing in a major championship, having only turned professional a few months prior.
• Record-Breaking Foursomes: In 2023, he formed a fearsome Scandinavian partnership with Viktor Hovland. They delivered a historic 9 & 7 victory over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka, setting the record for the largest winning margin in an 18-hole match in Ryder Cup history.
• Partnerships:
  • With Viktor Hovland (2023): 2-1-0 (2.0 points)
  • With Matt Fitzpatrick (2025): 1-1-0 (1.0 point)
  • He secured his 2025 Singles win against Patrick Cantlay (2&1).
• Foursomes Dominance: His 3-1-0 record in the Foursomes format (alternate shot) is exceptional, particularly given the strength of the pairings he has defeated.
• Consistency: Despite the high pressure, Åberg managed to earn exactly 2.0 points in both his debut (2023) and his first away match (2025), showing remarkable composure and consistency.

Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup Record is 10-4-1

Between 2004 and 2012 Luke Donald played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Luke Donald played 15 matches and scored 10.5 points.

Four-Ball: 1-1-1
Foursomes: 6-2-1
Singles: 3-1-0

Luke Donald was the Team Europe captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup played at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy from September 29 to October 1, 2023.

Martin Kaymer’s Ryder Cup Record is 5-6-3

Between 2010 and 2016 Martin Kaymer played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Martin Kaymer played 14 matches and scored 6.5 points.

Four-Ball: 2-4-1
Foursomes: 0-1-2
Singles: 3-1-0

Fitzpatrick's Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 8 losses and 1 tie.

Major champion Matt Fitzpatrick has been a member of Team Europe in four Ryder Cups: 2016 (Hazeltine), 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his four appearances, he has played in 12 matches and has scored a total of 3.5 points (3 wins, 8 losses, 1 tie). Fitzpatrick holds a career point percentage of 29.2%.

Record by Format

Fitzpatrick has historically struggled to convert his individual match play form into Ryder Cup points, though his recent appearances show significant improvement:

• Four-Ball: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (2.0 points)
• Foursomes: 1 Win - 4 Losses - 0 Ties (1.0 point)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 3 Losses - 1 Tie (0.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Challenging Start (2016 & 2021): Fitzpatrick famously began his Ryder Cup career with a tough stretch, failing to secure a single point across his first five matches in 2016 and 2021 (0-5-0 record). He has openly admitted he felt unprepared for his 2016 debut as the youngest player on the European team.
• First Point and Turning Point (2023): His only win in the 2023 victory was a crucial one, partnering with Rory McIlroy in the Friday Four-Ball session to defeat Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele 5&3, securing his first full point after 7 attempts.
• 2025 Comeback: After entering the 2025 contest with a poor overall record (1-7-0), Fitzpatrick had his best performance to date, going 2-1-1 and contributing 2.5 points to the European victory.
  • He secured a dominant 5&3 Foursomes win alongside Ludvig Åberg against Scheffler and Henley.
  • He followed this with a key 1-up Four-Ball win alongside Tyrrell Hatton against Cantlay and Burns.
  • He secured a half-point in Singles, tying his match with Bryson DeChambeau.
• Singles Drought: Despite his success in other match play formats (like the WGC Match Play), Fitzpatrick has yet to record a Singles victory in the Ryder Cup, holding an 0-3-1 record. His losses came against Zach Johnson (2016), Daniel Berger (2021), and Max Homa (2023).

Matt Kuchar's Ryder Cup Record is 6-7-2

Between 2010 and 2016 Matt Kuchar played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Matt Kuchar played 15 matches and won 6.

Four-Ball: 3-2-2
Foursomes: 2-2-0
Singles: 1-3-0

Max Homa's Ryder Cup debut in Rome 2023 would be considered a success by all but the harshest judges. His 3-1-1 performance was one of the strongest by his team.

Max Homa played in all 5 matches in the 2023 Rome Ryder Cup. His record is:

Singles: 1-0-0

Fourball: 1-0-1

Foursomes: 1-1-0

Miguel Ángel Jiménez’s Ryder Cup Record is 4-8-3

Between 1999 and 2010 Miguel Ángel Jiménez played in 4 Ryder Cups.

Miguel Ángel Jiménez played 15 matches and scored 5.5 points.

Four-Ball: 3-1-1
Foursomes: 0-4-2
Singles: 1-3-0

Nick Faldo’s Ryder Cup Record is 23-19-4

Between 1977 and 1997 Nick Faldo played in 11 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 6-4-1
Foursomes: 10-6-2
Singles: 7-9-1

With the most points won of any player (25) Sir Nick Faldo is one of the greatest Ryder Cup players of all-time.

Nick Faldo has represented Europe a record 11 times.

Nick Faldo was the Ryder Cup captain for Europe in 2008.

Nicolai Hojgaard's Ryder Cup debut at Rome in 2023 was not easy for the young Dane, earning half a point from 3 matches.

Nicolai Hojgaard had a loss and a tie from two Fourball matches and a loss in his singles match.

Padraig Harrington’s Ryder Cup Record is 9-13-3

Between 1999 and 2010 Padraig Harrington played in 6 Ryder Cups.

Padraig Harrington played 25 matches and scored 10.5 points.

Four-Ball: 3-6-0
Foursomes: 3-4-3
Singles: 3-3-0

Padraig was European Captain at The 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.

After his second Ryder Cup, Patrick Cantlay boasts a strong record of 5 wins, 2 losses and a half from 8 matches.

Patrick Cantlay, nicknamed "Patty Ice" for his calm demeanor, has been a central figure for Team USA in three consecutive Ryder Cups: 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 13 matches and has scored a total of 7.0 points (6 wins, 5 losses, 2 ties).

Record by Format

Cantlay holds a strong winning percentage in Foursomes and Singles, while Four-Ball has been less fruitful:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 2 Ties (2.0 points)
• Foursomes: 3 Wins - 3 Losses - 0 Ties (3.0 points)
• Singles: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (2.0 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Undefeated Debut (2021): Cantlay was a breakout star in his first Ryder Cup appearance at Whistling Straits, going undefeated (3-0-1) and leading the team in points alongside Collin Morikawa. This included a dominant 4&2 Singles victory over Shane Lowry.
• Formidable Partnership with Xander Schauffele: Cantlay is most famous for his bond and partnership with Xander Schauffele. They have paired together for all six Foursomes matches across the three events, compiling an even 3-3-0 record, making them one of the most consistent pairings used by Team USA.
• "Hatgate" Controversy (2023): Cantlay became the center of a media storm in Rome after reports suggested he was not wearing a hat in protest of not being paid. This led to European fans and players mocking him by waving their caps, creating one of the most memorable and intense atmospheres of the competition. Despite the distraction, he birdied the last three holes to secure a vital win in his Saturday Four-Ball match alongside Wyndham Clark.
• Singles Success: Cantlay won his Singles matches in 2021 (Shane Lowry) and 2023 (Justin Rose) but suffered his first Singles defeat to Ludvig Åberg in the 2025 contest at Bethpage Black.

Leading in to the 2021 event Patrick Reed has 7 wins, 3 losses, and 2 halves from 12 matches. 8 points from 12 matches = 67%!

If you love Team USA you have to love Patrick Reed, at least for that week. A tenacious competitor he’s won every singles match he has played in. Finding the right partner for the fourball and foursomes matches will be an interesting consideration for the captain.

Singles: 3 wins from 3 matches.

Fourball: 3 wins and 3 losses from 6 matches.

Foursomes: 1 win and 2 halves from 3 matches.

Paul Casey's overall Ryder Cup record is 4 wins, 7 losses, and 5 halves: 6.5 points from 16 matches.

Paul Casey has played in 16 matches during 5 Ryder Cup appearances.

5 Singles matches have resulted in 1 win, 2 losses and 2 exciting halves (watch the short video below of highlights in his half with Brooks Koepka).

In 7 Fourball matches Casey has 2 wins, 2 losses, and 3 halves.

1 win and 3 losses from 4 Foursomes matches completes his record.

Phil Mickelson's Ryder Cup Record is 18-22-7

Between 1995 and 2018 Phil Mickelson played in 12 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 8-8-2
Foursomes: 5-8-4
Singles: 5-6-1

Phil Mickelson was USA’s vice-captain in 2021.

Rickie Fowler’s Ryder Cup Record is 3-9-5.

Rickie Fowler's Ryder Cup results has been a mixed bag:

Singles: 1-3-1

Fourball: 1-2-2

Foursomes: 1-4-2

Robert Macintyre's Ryder Cup record is 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties.

Robert MacIntyre, a proud Scotsman, has been a successful member of Team Europe in his first two Ryder Cup appearances: 2023 (Marco Simone) and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his two appearances, he has played in 6 matches and has scored a total of 4.0 points (3 wins, 1 loss, 2 ties), giving him an excellent career point percentage of 66.7%.

Record by Format

MacIntyre holds an unbeaten record in Four-Ball and Singles play across his first two appearances:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 0 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)
• Foursomes: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (1.0 point)
• Singles: 1 Win - 0 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Undefeated Debut (2023): MacIntyre was one of the stars of Europe's victory in Rome, going 2-0-1 and remaining undefeated. He was one of only three European players to avoid a loss that week.
• Key Partnerships:
  • With Justin Rose (2023): He was successfully paired with the veteran Rose for both Four-Ball sessions in Rome, securing a half-point against Wyndham Clark/Max Homa and a full point against Justin Thomas/Jordan Spieth (3&2).
  • With Viktor Hovland (2025): He secured his first career Foursomes win in the 2025 contest alongside Hovland, defeating Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler 1-up.
• Clutch Singles Player:
  • 2023: He delivered a crucial Singles victory (2&1) over the reigning U.S. Open Champion Wyndham Clark at Marco Simone, a point that helped seal the European victory.
  • 2025: He secured a vital half-point against Sam Burns on the 18th hole at Bethpage Black, contributing to Europe's narrow away victory.
• Scottish Record: His 2.5 points in 2023 made him the most successful Scottish rookie in Ryder Cup history to play more than one match.

Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup record is 19 wins, 14 losses, and 5 ties.

Rory made his Ryder Cup debut aged 21 in 2010 and has been a fixture in Team Europe ever since.

Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup record is 19 wins, 14 losses, and 5 ties of 38 matches.

• Fourballs: 6 points won
• Foursomes: 7.5 points won
• Singles: 4.5 points won

Sam Burns Ryder Cup record is 1 win, 3 losses and 2 ties.

Sam Burns has participated in two Ryder Cups, having been selected as a Captain's Pick for both the 2023 contest (Marco Simone) and the 2025 contest (Bethpage Black).

Across his two appearances, he has played in 6 matches and has scored a total of 2.0 points (1 win, 3 losses, 2 ties).

Record by Format

Burns has achieved his only full win in the Four-Ball format, struggling in Foursomes and Singles play:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 1 Tie (1.5 points)
• Foursomes: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (0.0 points)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 1 Tie (0.5 points)

RAdditional Information and Highlights

• Debut Pairing (2023): Burns made his Ryder Cup debut in the first session of the 2023 contest, partnering with his close friend and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in Foursomes. They lost heavily to the European pairing of Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, 4&3.
• Bounce-Back Win (2023): He secured his first and only full point in the Saturday afternoon Four-Ball session, where he teamed up with Collin Morikawa to defeat the undefeated European duo of Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg, 4&3.
• Singles Challenge: Burns has faced formidable opponents in the Singles format, suffering a 3&1 loss to an inspired Rory McIlroy in 2023, and tying his match against Robert MacIntyre in 2025.
• 2025 Performance: In his second appearance at Bethpage Black, Burns failed to earn a full point, though he secured half-points in both the Four-Ball (with Patrick Cantlay) and Singles formats.
• Presidents Cup Success: Burns has found more success in the Presidents Cup, where he was a member of the victorious U.S. teams in 2022 and 2024.

Scottie Scheffler’s Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 6 losses and 3 ties.

Scottie Scheffler has participated in three Ryder Cups, representing Team USA in 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 12 matches and has scored a total of 4.5 points (3 wins, 6 losses, 3 ties).

Record by Format

Below is Scheffler's career record broken down by the match format:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 2 Losses - 2 Ties (2.0 points)
• Foursomes: 0 Wins - 4 Losses - 0 Ties (0.0 points)
• Singles: 2 Wins - 0 Losses - 1 Tie (2.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Undefeated Debut (2021): Scheffler made his Ryder Cup debut as a Captain's Pick, having not yet won on the PGA Tour. He was a key contributor to the USA's record-breaking victory, going undefeated (2-0-1), which included a decisive 4&3 Singles win over then-World No. 1 Jon Rahm.
• Struggles as World No. 1 (2023 & 2025): Despite entering the 2023 event as the World No. 1, he failed to secure a win, going 0-2-2. This included an historic 9&7 defeat in Foursomes alongside Brooks Koepka, the shortest match in Ryder Cup history. His difficulties continued in the 2025 event at Bethpage Black, where he went 0-4-0 in the team matches before a Singles win.
• Singles Success: Scheffler has shown strong form in the Singles format, remaining undefeated with a 2-0-1 record, highlighted by wins over Jon Rahm (2021) and Rory McIlroy (2025).
• Foursomes Challenge: The Foursomes (alternate shot) format has been his most challenging, where he holds an 0-4-0 record.

In his debut appearance at the 2023 Rome Ryder Cup Sepp Straka managed 1 point from 3 matches.

In the 2023 Ryder Cup Straka played in 2 Foursomes matches for 1 win and 1 loss. He lost his Singles match on the Sunday.

Sergio Garcia has a career record at the Ryder Cup of 25–13–7 (.633).

García has been a member of every European Ryder Cup team since 1999, with the exception of 2010.

At the 2021 Ryder Cup, Garcia won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for the European team.

Four-Ball: 9-4-3
Foursomes: 12-4-3
Singles: 4-5-1

Seve Ballesteros’ Ryder Cup Record is 20-12-5

Between 1979 and 1995 Seve Ballesteros played in 8 Ryder Cups.

Seve Ballesteros played 37 matches and scored 22.5 points.

Four-Ball: 8-5-2
Foursomes: 10-3-1
Singles: 2-4-2

In 1997 Seve captained the winning European side at Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain. This was the first Ryder Cup ever held in continental Europe.

Shane Lowry's overall Ryder Cup Record is 3 wins, 3 losses and 3 ties.

Shane Lowry, known for his passionate play, has been a Captain's Pick for Team Europe in three consecutive Ryder Cups: 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 9 matches and has secured a total of 4.5 points (3 wins, 3 losses, 3 ties).

Record by Format

Lowry has shown his best form in the Four-Ball format, while he has yet to record a Singles victory:

• Four-Ball: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 1 Tie (2.5 points)
• Foursomes: 1 Win - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (1.0 point)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 2 Ties (1.0 point)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Emotional Debut (2021): Lowry's first Ryder Cup saw him endure a heavy American victory, but he secured a memorable point in Saturday Four-Ball alongside Tyrrell Hatton, defeating Tony Finau and Harris English 1-up, which featured an emotional moment on the 18th green.
• Partnership with Sepp Straka: In 2023, he formed a successful partnership with Austrian rookie Sepp Straka. They won their Foursomes match against Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa 2&1 in the opening session, contributing to Europe's early momentum.
• The Decisive Half-Point (2025): Lowry delivered one of the most clutch moments of the 2025 contest at Bethpage Black. In his Singles match against Russell Henley, he rolled in a crucial putt on the 18th hole to secure a half-point, which was the 14th point needed to guarantee that Team Europe would retain the Ryder Cup.
• Undefeated in Team Matches (2025): He was one of the few players on the European side to avoid a loss in the 2025 away match, going 1-0-2 for the week.
• Tough Singles Opponents: His one Singles loss came against the World No. 1 at the time, Patrick Cantlay, in his 2021 debut (4&2). His other Singles matches have resulted in ties against Jordan Spieth (2023) and Russell Henley (2025).

Steve Stricker's Ryder Cup Record is 3-7-1

Between 2008 and 2012 Steve Stricker played in 3 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 1-3-1
Foursomes: 1-2-0
Singles: 1-2-0

Steve Stricker was vice captain in 2018 and captain in 2021.

The Junior Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between Europe and the United States for golfers aged 18 and under. It is based on the men's Ryder Cup format. It is run by the same organisations, the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe.

Like the Ryder Cup, the Junior Ryder Cup follows a team format with matches that include foursomes, four-balls, and singles.

The teams consist of six boys and six girls.

The event is held every two years, alternating with the Ryder Cup.

The competition is hosted at different prestigious golf courses in the United States and Europe.

Similar to the Ryder Cup, the Junior Ryder Cup emphasises sportsmanship and the camaraderie that comes with team competition.

The first event was played in 1997 at La Línea, Cádiz, Spain.

24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in match play competition.

The Ryder Cup pits a USA team against a team of European golfers and is played every two years on alternating continents. It's named after the English businessman, Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy in 1927.

The selection process for the teams differs slightly:

• For the upcoming event the US Team will include the top six players in the points rankings along with six captain's picks.
• The European Team will comprise the first four players from the European Points List, the next five players from the World Points List and three wild cards.

Ryder Cup Format: Each of the first two days include fourball and foursomes matches: 4 each morning and 4 each afternoon. The final day is reserved for 12 singles matches.

Ryder Cup Scoring: Each match is worth one point. Drawn matches earn ½ point for each side. The first team to reach 14 ½ points wins the Ryder Cup. If the end result is 14 points all, the team holding the Ryder Cup retains it.

Source: https://www.rydercup.com/what-is-the-rydercup

Tiger Woods’ Ryder Cup Record is 13-21-3

Between 1997 and 2018 Tiger Woods played in 8 Ryder Cups.

Four-Ball: 5-10-0
Foursomes: 4-9-1
Singles: 4-2-2

Tommy Fleetwood's Ryder Cup Record is 11 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties.

Tommy Fleetwood is one of Europe's most successful and popular Ryder Cup players, having been a member of four consecutive European teams: 2018 (Le Golf National), 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his four appearances, he has played in 17 matches and has secured a superb individual record of 11 wins, 4 losses, and 2 ties, totaling 12.0 points for Team Europe.

Record by Format

Fleetwood's record is defined by his unbeatable performance in Foursomes, where he has yet to lose a match:

• Four-Ball: 4 Wins - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (4.5 points)
• Foursomes: 6 Wins - 0 Losses - 0 Ties (6.0 points)
• Singles: 1 Win - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Moliwood Magic (2018): Fleetwood's debut at Le Golf National was historic. Partnering with Francesco Molinari, they became the first European pairing in history to win all four of their matches in a single Ryder Cup, defeating two pairs of American legends: Justin Thomas/Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed/Tiger Woods/Bryson DeChambeau.
• Unbeaten in Foursomes: Fleetwood holds a remarkable 6-0-0 career record in the alternate-shot Foursomes format. This includes a 2-0-0 record with Molinari (2018) and a perfect 4-0-0 record with Rory McIlroy (2023 & 2025). The Fleetwood/McIlroy pairing is one of the most successful in recent history.
• The Decisive Point (2023): At Marco Simone, Fleetwood secured the half-point that guaranteed Europe would regain the Cup when he went 2 up with two holes to play against Rickie Fowler. He went on to win the match 3&1, securing his first full Singles point.
• Singles Record: While his team record is phenomenal, his Singles play is his weakest link, holding a 1-2-1 record. His losses came in heavy defeats to Tony Finau (2018) and narrowly to Justin Thomas (2025).
• 2025 Star: Fleetwood once again delivered a phenomenal performance in the away match at Bethpage Black, going 4-1-0 and leading Europe's scoring for their unexpected victory on U.S. soil.

Tony Finau's Ryder Cup Record is 3-3-0

Between 2018 and 2021 Tony Finau played in 2 Ryder Cups.

Tony finau played 6 matches and won 3.

Four-Ball: 2-2-0
Foursomes: 0-0-0
Singles: 1-1-0

Tony Finau’s single victory in 2018 was against Tommy Fleetwood.

Hatton's Ryder Cup Record to date is 8 wins, 4 losses, 3 ties.

Known for his fiery intensity, Tyrrell Hatton has been a consistently successful member of Team Europe in four consecutive Ryder Cups: 2018 (Le Golf National), 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his four appearances, he has played in 15 matches and has scored an excellent total of 9.5 points (8 wins, 4 losses, 3 ties), boasting a career point percentage of 63.3%.

Record by Format

Hatton has developed into a formidable Foursomes player, particularly in recent years:

• Four-Ball: 3 Wins - 1 Loss - 2 Ties (4.0 points)
• Foursomes: 4 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (4.0 points)
• Singles: 1 Win - 2 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Jon Rahm Partnership Dominance: Hatton has formed an incredibly successful partnership with Jon Rahm. Across the 2021, 2023, and 2025 contests, they have teamed up for five matches, compiling a phenomenal 4-0-1 record (4.5 points). Their Foursomes record together is a perfect 4-0-0.
• Undefeated Runs (2023 & 2025): He was one of the stars of the 2023 victory in Rome, going 3-0-1 and securing his first career Singles win against Brian Harman (3&2). He repeated this outstanding performance in the 2025 victory at Bethpage Black, going 3-0-1 again, and securing the crucial half-point against Collin Morikawa on Sunday to guarantee Europe the outright win.
• Foursomes Record: His sole Foursomes loss came in 2021 with Paul Casey. Since then, his Foursomes record with Jon Rahm is flawless, including two dominant wins over the American "power" pairings of Scheffler/Burns (2023) and DeChambeau/Thomas (2025).
• Away Match Success: Hatton's performance at Bethpage Black (2025) was pivotal, as he was one of only two European players (alongside Shane Lowry) who did not suffer a defeat during the first European away victory in 13 years.

Viktor Hovland’s Ryder Cup Record is 4 wins, 5 losses and 4 ties.

Viktor Hovland, the first Norwegian to compete in the event, has participated in three consecutive Ryder Cups for Team Europe: 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 13 matches and has scored a total of 6.0 points (4 wins, 5 losses, 4 ties).

Record by Format

Hovland's record shows a clear progression, particularly in Foursomes, since his challenging debut:

• Four-Ball: 0 Wins - 2 Losses - 3 Ties (1.5 points)
• Foursomes: 3 Wins - 3 Losses - 0 Ties (3.0 points)
• Singles: 1 Win - 0 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Challenging Debut (2021): Hovland struggled in his rookie appearance at Whistling Straits, failing to secure a full point (0-3-2) in a heavy European defeat. His only points came from two tied matches, including a Singles tie against Collin Morikawa.
• Record-Breaking Performance (2023): Hovland was a star performer in Rome, scoring 3.5 points. He formed a historic Scandinavian partnership with fellow rookie Ludvig Åberg. Together, they delivered a 9 & 7 Foursomes victory over Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka—the largest margin of victory in any 18-hole Ryder Cup match in history.
• Undefeated in Singles: Hovland has proven to be a reliable Sunday player. He holds an undefeated 1-0-1 record in Singles, securing a decisive 4&3 win over Collin Morikawa in 2023 (avenging their 2021 tie) and tying his match against Harris English in 2025.
• Partnership Records:
  • With Ludvig Åberg (2023): 2-1-0 (2.0 points) in Foursomes and Four-Ball.
  • With Robert MacIntyre (2025): 1-1-0 (1.0 point) in Foursomes.
• Four-Ball Challenge: The Four-Ball format remains the toughest for Hovland, where he has yet to record a victory (0-2-3).

Webb Simpson’s Ryder Cup Record is 4-4-1

Between 2012 and 2018 Webb Simpson played in 3 Ryder Cups.

Webb Simpson played 9 matches and scored 4.5 points.

Will Zalatoris has not yet played in a Ryder Cup. His WGC Match Play record is strong without being superb.

In professional match play Will has four wins and one half from eleven WGC Match play events.

His amateur career gives us further insight as to his potential as a Ryder Cup player.

In 2014 he won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, a match play event for golfers under the age of 18.

He competed in the 2017 Walker Cup earning 2 points from 4 matches. He won his singles match over Harry Ellis.

Wyndham Clark debuted in the Ryder Cup in Rome 2023. His Ryder Cup record is 1-1-1.

Wyndham Clark has participated in one Ryder Cup as a qualifier for Team USA: the 2023 contest at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Italy. He was not a member of the 2025 team.

As a rookie, he played in 3 matches and scored a total of 1.5 points (1 win, 1 loss, 1 tie).

Record by Format

Clark was only used in the Four-Ball and Singles formats during his 2023 debut:

• Four-Ball: 1 Win - 0 Losses - 1 Tie (1.5 points)
• Foursomes: 0 Wins - 0 Losses - 0 Ties (0.0 points)
• Singles: 0 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (0.0 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Major Champion Rookie: Clark entered the 2023 Ryder Cup as a highly anticipated rookie, having won his first major title just months earlier at the 2023 U.S. Open.
• Four-Ball Success: His 1.5 points all came in the Four-Ball format. He partnered with Max Homa for a crucial half-point on Friday afternoon. On Saturday, he paired with Patrick Cantlay to defeat the strong European duo of Matt Fitzpatrick and Rory McIlroy 1-up, a key match that helped the USA win the Saturday afternoon session 3-1.
• Anchor Singles Loss: Clark was sent out in the final Singles match on Sunday (Match 12) against fellow rookie Robert MacIntyre. Despite putting up a fight, he ultimately lost 2 & 1, which was one of the final points scored in Europe's overall victory.
• Overall Performance: Clark secured a respectable 50% of his available points (1.5 of 3.0) in what was a difficult road environment for the American team.

Xander Schauffele's Ryder Cup record is 7 wins, 5 losses, and 0 ties.

Xander Schauffele has been a key member of Team USA in three consecutive Ryder Cups: 2021 (Whistling Straits), 2023 (Marco Simone), and 2025 (Bethpage Black).

Across his three appearances, he has played in 12 matches and has secured a strong individual record of 7 wins, 5 losses, and 0 ties, totaling 7.0 points for the USA.

Record by Format

Schauffele holds a winning record in both Four-Ball and Singles formats, with a break-even record in Foursomes:

• Four-Ball: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (2.0 points)
• Foursomes: 3 Wins - 3 Losses - 0 Ties (3.0 points)
• Singles: 2 Wins - 1 Loss - 0 Ties (2.0 points)

Additional Information and Highlights

• Formidable Partnership: Schauffele is best known for his dominant partnership with Patrick Cantlay, often referred to as "X-and-C" or the "Bash Brothers." They have paired together extensively across his appearances, compiling a 3-3-0 record in Foursomes and a 1-3-0 record in Four-Balls across all three Ryder Cups.
• Successful Debut (2021): As a rookie at Whistling Straits, Schauffele was a star performer, going 3-1-0. His only loss came in the Singles match against Rory McIlroy, but he was a critical part of the USA's record-setting 19-9 victory.
• Bounce-Back Performance (2025): After a challenging week in Rome in 2023 where he secured just one point, Schauffele returned to form at Bethpage Black in 2025, matching his debut performance with a 3-1-0 record, highlighted by a dominant 4&3 Singles win over Jon Rahm.
• Match Play Credentials: Schauffele has proven to be an elite match-play competitor for Team USA, having also been a gold medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and a consistent top performer in Presidents Cup appearances.

Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup Record is 8-7-2. Over 17 matches and 5 events Johnson's record stands at 9 points from a possible total of 17.

A sound all round performance of many years is a testament to Johnson and his bulldog efforts.

Between 2006 and 2016 Zach Johnson played in 5 Ryder Cups.

Zach Johnson played 17 matches and won 9.

Four-Ball: 1-1-0
Foursomes: 4-5-1
Singles: 3-1-1

The first official Ryder Cup was played in the United States in 1927 at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts.

In 1927 a Ryder Cup "Deed of Trust" was drawn up formalising the rules of the contest. Each of the PGA organisations had their own selection process.

Although not in the rules at that time, the American PGA restricted their team to those born in the United States.

Since 1979 the most significant change to the Ryder Cup has been the inclusion of continental European golfers.

Worcester Country Club was founded in 1900 as a private country club.

Golf course architect Donald Ross built an 18-hole golf course in 1913.

Worcester Country Club hosted the the men's US Open in 1925 and the women's US Open in 1960.

The 2021 Ryder Cup was played at Whistling Straits from September 24 to 26 2021.

In July 2020, the PGA of America announced the postponement of the 2020 Ryder Cup to September 24 to 26, 2021 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 2021 Matches were the 43rd edition of the Ryder Cup.

The US team won the Ryder Cup 19 points to 9, the largest winning margin in the history of the Ryder Cup.

Team Europe was the reigning cup holder after its 17½–10½ victory over Team USA in 2018 at Le Golf National in Paris, France.

Steve Stricker was the captain of the US Team and Padraig Harrington lead the European Team.

Whistling Straits has two 72 hole links style golf courses, The Straits Course and The Irish Course. Both courses are designed by Pete Dye.

The 2018 Ryder Cup matches were played from 28 to 30 September at the Albatros Course of Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.

The Albatros stadium course was co-designed by Hubert Chesneau and von Hagge Design Associates.

The course is a par 71 with a length of 7,331 Yards (6,703 Meters).

The Albatros is a real gem recognised as one of the best championship courses in Europe receiving high praise from pros and amateurs alike.

The course has also been the host venue of the French Open since 1991, a key step in the European Tour calendar. The golf course combines the traditional feel of a links with the modern features of target golf.

The 2018 Ryder Cup was the 42nd edition.

Europe won the 2018 Ryder Cup 17½-10½ over the United States.

The 2023 Ryder Cup was played at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.

For the first time in its history, Italy hosted the Ryder Cup.

The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup (Europe vs USA golf challenge) was played from 29 September to 1 October 2023.

Marco Simone Golf Club has two golf courses.

Host of the 2021 Italian Open the brand new 18 hole Ryder Cup Course which was designed to be a championship course which will host important international golf events in the coming years.

There also is the Resort Course which is a shorter 9-hole course.

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be played at Bethpage State Park Golf Course in New York.

The dates for the 2025 Ryder Cup are: September 26 - September 28, 2025.

The Bethpage Black Course is a public golf course at Bethpage State Park on Long Island.

The course has hosted major championships, including the 2002 U.S. Open, 2009 U.S. Open, and 2019 PGA Championship.

Statistically speaking, Sergio Garcia has won the most Ryder Cup points in history with 28.5 points

Many wonderful players have participated in the Ryder Cup with excellent records but when the question is ‘Who has the best record?’ we look at the numbers.

Garcia’s Ryder Cup record:

• 10appearances.
• Singles: 4 wins - 5 losses - 1 half
• Foursomes: 12-4-3
• Fourballs: 9-4-3
• 28.5 points from 45 matches (63%)

Other Ryder Cup players with 20 or more points:

USA TEAM

• Billy Casper: 23.5pts from 37 (64%)
• Arnold Palmer: 23pts from 32 (72%)
• Phil Mickelson: 21.5pts from 45 (48%)
• Lanny Wadkins: 21.5pts from 34 (63%)

EUROPEAN TEAM

• Nick Faldo: 25 points from 46 matches (54%)
• Bernhard Langer: 24pts from 42 (57%)
• Colin Montgomerie: 23.5pts from 36 (65%)
• Lee Westwood: 24 pts from 47 (51%)
• Seve Ballesteros: 22.5 pts from 37 (61%)
• Jose Maria Olazabal: 20.5 pts from 31 (66%)

Arnold Palmer's record of 22-7-2, representing an overall winning percentage of 70.97% is the highest of any player to have played at least 15 matches.

Singles: 6-3-2

Foursomes: 9-3-0

Four-balls: 7-1-0

Overall: 22-7-2

The USA has won 27 of 43 events with 2 ties. The Great Britain and Ireland team won just 3 of 22 matches (and 1 tie) up to 1977 after which continental Europe joined in. From 1979 onwards the European team has won 11 of 21 matches with 1 tie.

The Ryder Cup was first played in 1927 and the US dominated for the next 50 years winning 18 of a possible 22 events (with one tie).

In 1979 players from continental Europe joined what became the European team and since then the matches and results have been closer overall and, many would say, much more entertaining.

Since 1979 Europe have won 11 of a possible 20 matches with one tie. The USA have won 8 with 6 of those wins at home and only 2 wins 'away',

Ryder Cup Winners

• 1927 United States 9 1⁄2–2 1⁄2
• 1929 Great Britain 7–5
• 1931 United States 9–3
• 1933 Great Britain 6 1⁄2–5 1⁄2
• 1935 United States 9–3
• 1937 United States 8–4
• 1947 United States 11–1
• 1949 United States 7–5
• 1951 United States 9 1⁄2–2 1⁄2
• 1953 United States 6 1⁄2–5 1⁄2
• 1955 United States 8–4
• 1957 Great Britain 7 1⁄2–4 1⁄2
• 1959 United States 8 1⁄2–3 1⁄2
• 1961 United States 14 1⁄2–9 1⁄2
• 1963 United States 23–9
• 1965 United States 19 1⁄2–12 1⁄2
• 1967 United States 23 1⁄2–8 1⁄2
• 1969 United States 16–16
• 1971 United States 18 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 1973 United States 19–13
• 1975 United States 21–11
• 1977 United States 12 1⁄2–7 1⁄2
• 1979 United States 17–11
• 1981 United States 18 1⁄2–9 1⁄2
• 1983 United States 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 1985 Europe 16 1⁄2–11 1⁄2
• 1987 Europe 15–13
• 1989 Europe 14–14
• 1991 United States 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 1993 United States 15–13
• 1995 Europe 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 1997 Europe 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 1999 United States 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 2002 Europe 15 1⁄2–12 1⁄2
• 2004 Europe 18 1⁄2–9 1⁄2
• 2006 Europe 18 1⁄2–9 1⁄2
• 2008 United States 16 1⁄2–11 1⁄2
• 2010 Europe 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 2012 Europe 14 1⁄2–13 1⁄2
• 2014 Europe 16 1⁄2–11 1⁄2
• 2016 United States 17–11
• 2018 Europe 17 1⁄2–10 1⁄2
• 2021 United States 19–9
• 2023 Europe 16 1⁄2-11 1⁄2

The European Ryder Cup team for 2021 has been finalised as follows: Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Bernd Wiesberger, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Paul Casey, Matt Fitzpatrick, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Shane Lowry, and Ian Poulter.

The make up of the European 2021 Ryder Cup team came down to the wire as results in the final qualifying event, the BMW PGA Championship, changed the qualifying positions of a number of players.

Qualifiers via the European Points list were Rahm, Fleetwood, Hatton, and Wiesberger.

Qualifiers via the World Points list were McIlroy, Hovland, Casey, Fitzpatrick, and Westwood.

Padraig Harrington then used his Captain's Picks to select Garcia, Lowry, and Poulter.

Justin Rose just missed out on each of the automatic qualifying options leaving Harrington with a very difficult choice. Garcia and Poulter's previous Ryder Cup performances were hard to look past and Harrington chose Lowry to round out the team of 12.

The European team for the 2023 Ryder Cup was Tommy Fleetwood, Sepp Straka, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Nicolai Højgaard, Ludvig Åberg, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Matt Fitzpatrick, Viktor Hovland, Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre.

Below are the six players that automatically qualified:

1. Rory McIlroy
2. Jon Rahm
3. Viktor Hovland
4. Matt Fitzpatrick
5. Robert Macintyre
6. Tyrrell Hatton.

Europe captain Luke Donald announced his six wildcard picks following the European Masters event:

• Tommy Fleetwood with Donald saying, "We know his pedigree. He can play with anyone, he gets along with anyone and he's great in the team."
• Sepp Straka who finished tied for second at this year's Open Championship behind Brian Harman.
• Justin Rose who played a key role in Europe's 'Miracle of Medinah' comeback in 2012.
• Shane Lowry, the 2019 Open champion.
• Nicolai Højgaard the young star from Denmark.
• Ludvig Åberg from Sweden who won the European Masters title on the Sunday before automatic qualifying closed.

Who is on the USA Ryder Cup team for 2023?

The 2021 USA Ryder Cup team has been finalized. Six players qualified automatically: C Morikawa, D Johnson, B Dechambeau, B Koepka, J Thomas, and P Cantlay. Captain, Steve Stricker selected X Schauffele, T Finau, J Spieth, H English, and D Berger. This leaves one very notable big name out!

Links take you to each individual’s pre-2021 Ryder Cup record.

Six players earned the right to represent their country at the 2021 Ryder Cup team:

• Patrick Cantlay
• Dustin Johnson
• Bryson DeChambeau
• Collin Morikawa
• Brooks Koepka
• Justin Thomas

With his Captains Picks, Steve Stricker included in the team:

• Tony Finau (just missed automatic selection being 7^th in the rankings)
• Xander Schauffele (right behind Tony F, ranked 8^th)
• Jordan Spieth (ranked 9^th)
• Harris English (ranked 10^th)
• Daniel Berger (ranked 12^th)
• Scottie Scheffler (ranked 14^th)

Notable exclusions include:

• Patrick Reed (Finished ranked 11^th and self proclaimed Captain America. Was his recent illness a consideration?)
• Webb Simpson (ranked 13^th putting him ahead of Scheffler.)
• Billy Horschel (ranked 17^th)
• Phil Mickelson (ranked 20^th, in reasonable form and bringing a wealth of experience.)

Who is on the 2021 European Ryder Cup team?

The players in the USA Ryder Cup team for 2023 were Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark, Patrick Cantlay, Brian Harman, Max Homa, Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Rickie Fowler, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.

At the end of the automatic qualifying period the six players that automatically qualified were:

1. Scottie Scheffler
2. Wyndham Clark
3. Brian Harman
4. Patrick Cantlay
5. Max Homa
6. Xander Schauffele

Zach Johnsons 6 Captain's Picks were:

• Jordan Spieth
• Collin Morikawa
• Brooks Koepka
• Rickie Fowler
• Sam Burns
• Justin Thomas.

Koepka (LIV golf) and Justin Thomas (poor form) were somewhat controversial picks and kept out other contenders including:

• Cameron Young
• Kurt Kitayama
• Keegan Bradley
• Harris English
• Tony Finau.

Who is on the European Ryder Cup team for 2023?

Pádraig Harrington was the 2021 European Ryder Cup Captain.

Pádraig Harrington was announced as the European Ryder Cup Captain in January 2019.

In September 2019 Harrington selected Robert Karlsson as his vice-captain.

In May 2020 Luke Donald was announced as his second vice-captain.

Steve Stricker was the 2021 US Ryder Cup Captain.

Steve Stricker was announced as the US Ryder Cup Captain in February 2019.

Stricker selected Jim Furyk as his vice-captain.

In May 2020 Zack Zohnson and Davis Love III were announced as two additional vice-captains.

Luke Donald was the captain of the 2023 European Ryder Cup team.

Luke Donald is from England. He was the World Number One golfer in May 2011.

Luke Donald has won 5 PGA Tour events including the World Golf Championship in 2011.

Originally Henrik Stenson was announced as the 2023 Ryder Cup captain. However, after joining the LIV Golf Invitational Series he was stripped of the captaincy.

With five player appearances and the opportunity to work with Padraig Harrington in 2021, Stenson had all the right experience to lead Europe into battle at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in September 2023.

A solid player record in the Ryder Cup (10-7-2), a Major win in the 2016 Open Championship, and a Match Play championship win in the 2007 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship shows he could have handled whatever pressure would have come his way as the European Captain.

Who is the Ryder Cup Captain for Team USA 2023?

What is Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup Record?

Zach Johnson was the captain of the American Ryder Cup team in 2023.

Zach Johnson is well credentialed to be the 2023 Ryder Cup Captain. He played on the USA Ryder Cup team on 5 occasions and in 4 winning President's Cup teams. He has also been a Ryder Cup vice captain twice (2018 and 2021).

Zach Johnson has named Davis Love III as the US vice captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup.

His personal success has also been significant. He won the 2007 Masters and the 2015 Open Championship and 10 further PGA Tour tournaments.

What is Zach Johnson's Ryder Cup record?

Who is the Ryder Cup Captain for Team Europe 2023?

Pádraig Harrington and Steve Stricker

The 2021 Ryder Cup was held at Whistling Straits Golf Course, Haven, Wisconsin, United States on September 24 to 26, 2021.

The 2021 Ryder Cup was the 43rd Match.

The US team won the Ryder Cup 19 points to 9, the largest winning margin in the history of the Ryder Cup.

Pádraig Harrington was the captain for the European Team.

Steve Stricker was the captain for the American Team.

Europe won the 2018 Ryder Cup 17½-10½ over the United States.

The 2018 Ryder Cup was the 42nd edition.

The matches were played from 28 to 30 September at the Albatros Course of Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.

The United States were the defending champions, but had lost 6 of the previous 7 editions before the 2016 win.

Thomas Bjørn was the European Captain and Jim Furyk was the US captain.

Players for Europe team were:

• Francesco Molinari
• Justin Rose
• Tyrrell Hatton
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Jon Rahm
• Rory McIlroy
• Alex Norén
• Thorbjørn Olesen
• Paul Casey
• Sergio García
• Ian Poulter
• Henrik Stenson

Players for US team were:

• Brooks Koepka
• Dustin Johnson
• Justin Thomas
• Patrick Reed
• Bubba Watson
• Jordan Spieth
• Rickie Fowler
• Webb Simpson
• Bryson DeChambeau
• Phil Mickelson
• Tiger Woods
• Tony Finau

Team USA won the 2021 Ryder Cup with a record 19–9 victory. This was the largest margin of victory since continental Europe joined the Ryder Cup in 1979.

The 43rd Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Straits course at Whistling Straits, Haven, Wisconsin, United States from September 24–26, 2021.

The 2021 USA Ryder Cup team

The USA team captain was Steve Stricker.

Team USA Players

• C Morikawa
• D Johnson
• B Dechambeau
• B Koepka
• J Thomas
• P Cantlay
• X Schauffele
• T Finau
• J Spieth
• H English
• D Berger

Read more about the 2021 USA Ryder Cup team.

The 2021 European Ryder Cup team

The European team captain was Pádraig Harrington.

Team Europe Players

• Jon Rahm
• Tommy Fleetwood
• Tyrrell Hatton
• Bernd Wiesberger
• Rory McIlroy
• Viktor Hovland
• Paul Casey
• Matt Fitzpatrick
• Lee Westwood
• Sergio Garcia
• Shane Lowry
• Ian Poulter

Read more about the 2021 European Ryder Cup team.

2021 Ryder Cup Final Score USA 19, EUROPE 9

Sunday Ryder Cup results: Singles scores

• Xander Schauffele (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy (Europe): Europe wins 3&2
• Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Shane Lowry (Europe): USA wins 4&2
• Scottie Scheffler (USA) vs. Jon Rahm (Europe): USA wins 4&3
• Bryson DeChambeau (USA) vs. Sergio Garcia (Europe): USA wins 3&2
• Collin Morikawa (USA) vs. Viktor Hovland (Europe): Tied
• Dustin Johnson (USA) finishes 1 up on Paul Casey (Europe): Final
• Brooks Koepka (USA) vs. Bernd Wiesberger (Europe): USA wins 2&1
• Tony Finau (USA) vs. Ian Poulter (Europe): Europe wins 3&2
• Justin Thomas (USA) vs. Tyrrell Hatton (Europe): USA wins 4&3
• Lee Westwood (Europe) finishes 1 up on Harris English (USA): Final
• Jordan Spieth (USA) vs. Tommy Fleetwood (Europe): Tied
• Daniel Berger (USA) finishes 1 up on Matt Fitzpatrick (Europe)

Saturday afternoon Ryder Cup results: Four-ball scores

• Shane Lowry & Tyrrell Hatton finish 1 up on Tony Finau & Harris English: Final
• Brooks Koepka & Jordan Spieth vs. Jon Rahm & Sergio Garcia: Europe wins 2&1
• Scottie Scheffler & Bryson DeChambeau vs. Tommy Fleetwood & Viktor Hovland: USA wins 3&1
• Dustin Johnson & Collin Morikawa vs. Ian Poulter & Rory McIlroy: USA wins 4&3

Saturday morning Ryder Cup results: Foursomes scores

• Brooks Koepka & Daniel Berger vs. Sergio Garcia & Jon Rahm: Europe wins 3&1
• Dustin Johnson & Collin Morikawa vs. Paul Casey & Tyrrell Hatton: USA wins 2&1
• Justin Thomas & Jordan Spieth finish 2 up on Viktor Hovland & Bernd Wiesberger: Final
• Patrick Cantlay & Xander Schauffele vs. Lee Westwood & Matt Fitzpatrick: USA wins 2&1

Friday afternoon Ryder Cup results: Four-ball scores

• Dustin Johnson & Xander Schauffele vs. Paul Casey & Bernd Wiesberger: USA wins 2&1
• Bryson DeChambeau & Scottie Scheffler vs. Jon Rahm & Tyrrell Hatton: Tied
• Tony Finau & Harris English vs. Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry: USA wins 4&3
• Justin Thomas & Patrick Cantlay vs. Tommy Fleetwood & Viktor Hovland: Tied

Friday morning Ryder Cup results: Foursomes scores

• Jordan Spieth & Justin Thomas vs. Jon Rahm & Sergio Garcia: Europe wins 3&1
• Dustin Johnson & Collin Morikawa vs. Viktor Hovland & Paul Casey: USA wins 3&2
• Daniel Berger & Brooks Koepka vs. Matt Fitzpatrick & Lee Westwood: USA wins 2&1
• Xander Schauffele & Patrick Cantlay vs. Rory McIlroy & Ian Poulter: USA wins 5&3

Team Europe won the 2023 Ryder Cup 16 1⁄2 to 11 1⁄2.

The 2023 Ryder Cup was played from 29th of September to the 1st of October at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club situated just half an hour's drive from the Eternal City of Rome, Italy.

The team captains were Luke Donald for Europe and Zach Johnson for the United States.

Ryder Cup competition format

Day 1 (Friday) – 4 foursome (alternate shot) matches and 4 fourball (better ball) matches

Day 2 (Saturday) – 4 foursome matches and 4 fourball matches

Day 3 (Sunday) – 12 singles matches

Who was the Ryder Cup Captain for Team Europe 2023?

Who was the Ryder Cup Captain for Team USA 2023?

Who was on the European Ryder Cup team for 2023?

Who was on the USA Ryder Cup team for 2023?

An English businessman, Samuel Ryder, donated a gold trophy for the first trans Atlantic golf competition in 1927.

Samuel Ryder only took up the game of golf at 50 years of age and quickly became an enthusiast. With his brother, James, he began sponsoring golf tournaments in 1923.

The idea of a match between American and British professionals first came up in 1926 and in that year there was a match, but not an official one. The first official match took place in 1927.

Henrik Stenson was stripped of the 2023 Ryder Cup captaincy because he joined the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

2023 Ryder Cup: Date: 29 September to 1 October 2023. Location: the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Ital.

“Ryder Cup Europe today confirms that Henrik Stenson’s tenure as Captain of Team Europe for the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy from September 25 – October 1, 2023, has been brought to an end with immediate effect.” - Statement from Ryder Cup Europe on 20th July 2022.

At the time of writing the question of LIV golfers playing in the Ryder Cup was unresolved. When asked the question in late April the US Team Captain, Zach Johnson, said "No decisions have been made".

It's likely the apparent harmony amongst players at the 2023 Masters along with the performances of the LIV golfers, most notably Koepka and Mickelson, has increased the possibility of LIV golfers playing in the Ryder Cup.

If allowed in, the US Team would have to consider Koepka and Mickelson along with others like DeChambeau and Reed. The European Team would be tracking current performances of stalwarts like Garcia, Poulter, Westwood, and Casey.