Golf is typically an individual sport where a single player competes for victory and recognition. However, the Ryder Cup dramatically shifts this dynamic. Every two years, this prestigious tournament, named after its founder, English entrepreneur and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder, brings together 12 of Europe`s top golfers to compete against 12 leading players from the United States. This three-day match-play competition, brimming with drama, team spirit, and top-tier golf, has firmly established itself as one of the most significant events on the global sports calendar.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2025 Ryder Cup
When is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup is scheduled to take place from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28.
Where will the 2025 Ryder Cup be held?
The 2025 tournament will be hosted at the renowned Bethpage Black Course, located within Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, U.S.
How can fans watch the tournament?
Enthusiasts can catch the 2025 Ryder Cup broadcasts on NBC, the Golf Channel, and USA Network. Streaming options will also be available via Peacock.
Team Composition for the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup pits two teams of 12 golfers against each other – one representing Europe and the other the United States.
U.S. Team for 2025
The top six players in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, finalized after the BMW Championship on August 17, automatically secured their spots for the 2025 event. These automatic qualifiers are:
- Scottie Scheffler
- Xander Schauffele
- J.J. Spaun
- Russell Henley
- Harris English
- Bryson DeChambeau
The remaining six team members were personally selected by U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley:
- Justin Thomas
- Collin Morikawa
- Ben Griffin
- Cameron Young
- Patrick Cantlay
- Sam Burns
European Team for 2025
Similarly, the six leaders in the European Ryder Cup points ranking, determined after the Betfred British Masters on August 24, automatically qualified for the 2025 squad:
- Rory McIlroy
- Robert MacIntyre
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Justin Rose
- Rasmus Højgaard
- Tyrrell Hatton
European Captain Luke Donald completed the team with six additional picks:
- Shane Lowry
- Viktor Hovland
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Jon Rahm
- Sepp Straka
- Ludvig Aberg
Ryder Cup Format and Rules
Frequency of the Tournament
The Ryder Cup takes place biannually, with the host venue alternating between golf courses in the U.S. and Europe.
Tournament Format Overview
The Ryder Cup is a three-day match-play competition. The first two days feature players competing in pairs across two distinct formats: foursomes and four-balls. The final day culminates in 12 head-to-head singles matches.
Match Formats Explained:
- Foursomes: Partners alternate hitting a single ball, with the pair achieving the lowest score winning the hole. If scores are tied, the hole is halved.
- Four-balls: Each golfer plays their own ball, and the best individual score from the pair counts for the hole. Should the two best scores be identical, the hole is also halved.
- Singles Matches: For the 12 individual matches on the third day, the player with the lowest score wins the hole. A tie in scores results in a halved hole.
A total of 28 matches are played over the three days, with each match awarding one point. In the event of a draw, each team earns half a point. The first team to accumulate over 14 points secures the victory. There are no extra holes in Ryder Cup matches. If the overall match ends in a 14-14 tie, the reigning Ryder Cup champion retains the trophy.
Does the Ryder Cup Offer Prize Money?
The Ryder Cup is unique in that it does not offer prize money to the players. Each of the 12 golfers on the U.S. team receives $500,000 for their participation, with $300,000 of that amount allocated to charity. European players do not receive any compensation.
Ryder Cup Historical Standings
Who leads the all-time Ryder Cup series?
The U.S. team holds the historical lead with an overall record of 27-15-2 (wins-losses-ties).
All-Time Ryder Cup Winners List
Below is a comprehensive list of all Ryder Cup winners throughout history:
- 2023: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2021: United States 19, Europe 9
- 2018: Europe 17½, United States 10½
- 2016: United States 17, Europe 11
- 2014: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2012: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2010: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2008: United States 16½, Europe 11½
- 2006: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2004: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2002: Europe 15½, United States 12½
- 1999: United States 14½, Europe 13½
- 1997: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 1995: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 1993: United States 15, Europe 13
- 1991: United States 14½, Europe 13½
- 1989: Europe 14, United States 14 (Tie)
- 1987: Europe 15, United States 13
- 1985: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 1983: United States 14½, Europe 13½
- 1981: United States 18½, Europe 9½
- 1979: United States 17, Europe 11
- 1977: United States 12½, Great Britain-Ireland 7½
- 1975: United States 21, Great Britain-Ireland 11
- 1973: United States 19, Great Britain-Ireland 13
- 1971: United States 18½, Great Britain 13½
- 1969: United States 16, Great Britain 16 (Tie)
- 1967: United States 23½, Great Britain 8½
- 1965: United States 19½, Great Britain 12½
- 1963: United States 23, Great Britain 9
- 1961: United States 14½, Great Britain 9½
- 1959: United States 8½, Great Britain 3½
- 1957: Great Britain 7½, United States 4½
- 1955: United States 8, Great Britain 4
- 1953: United States 6½, Great Britain 5½
- 1951: United States 9½, Great Britain 2½
- 1949: United States 7, Great Britain 5
- 1947: United States 11, Great Britain 1
- 1937: United States 8, Great Britain 4
- 1935: United States 9, Great Britain 3
- 1933: Great Britain 6½, United States 5½
- 1931: United States 9, Great Britain 3
- 1929: Great Britain 7, United States 5
- 1927: United States 9½, Great Britain 2½
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