Golf is an individual sport. In most tournaments, single players win top praise and bragging rights. That dynamic change during the rider cup.
Every two years, the Ryder Cup, named after the founder, the late British entrepreneur and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder, features a team of 12 European top golfers who compete against 12 of the best US players in a three-day match-play competition.
Streaming dramas, boosting camaraderie and introducing top-notch golf, the Ryder Cup has become one of the best events on the sports calendar.
Everything you need to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup:
When is the Ryder Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place from Friday, September 26th to Sunday, September 28th.
Where is the Rider Cup?
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held at the Beth Page Black Course in Beth Page State Park in Farmingdale, New York.
How can fans see it?
Fans can watch the 2025 Ryder Cup on NBC, The Golf Channel and USA Network. The competition is available to stream on the Peacock.
Who will play in the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup features a team of 12 golfers from Europe competing with 12 players from the US
For the US team, the top six players in the Ryder Cup standings following the BMW Championship on August 17th were automatically qualified for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
▪S Scotty Scheffler
▪Xander Schauffele
▪jj Spaun
▪Russell Henry
▪HARRIS English
▪BrysonDechambeau
US Captain Kiegan Bradley chose six other team members.
▪Justin Thomas
▪︎ Collin Morikawa
▪Ben Griffin
▪CameronYoung
▪PatrickCantlay
▪SAMSAM BURN
For European teams, the top six of the Ryder Cup automatically qualified after the Betofred British Masters on August 24th. Captain Luke Donald selects the remaining six members.
Six confirmed European team members:
▪RoryMcIlroy
▪Robert McInteal
▪Tommy Fleetwood
▪Justin Rose
▪rasmushøjgaard
▪TyrrellHatton
How often do Rider Cups play?
The Ryder Cup is performed every two years, alternating between US and European courses.
What is the Rider Cup format?
The Ryder Cup is a three-day match play contest. The first two days feature competition in which players compete as pairs in two different formats: foursome and four balls. On the final day there will be a 12 head-to-head singles match.
In Foursome, players alternate shots. The lowest score will earn the hole. If the score is the same, the hole is dominated by the tie. With four balls, all golfers play their ball. Anyone who scores the lowest individual score wins the hole. If the two lowest scores are the same, the hole is dominated by the tie.
In singles matches from 12 heads, the lowest score will earn the hole. If the score is the same, the hole is dominated by the tie.
The three days consisted of a total of 28 matches. Each match deserves a single point. If a tie occurs, each team receives half the points. The first team with a total of 14 points will win. There are no extra holes in the Ryder Cup match. If the overall match ends with a 14-14 tie, the Rying Ryder Cup Champion will hold the trophy.
Does the Ryder Cup have a prize?
The Ryder Cup does not offer prize money. Each of the 12 golfers on the US team receives $500,000 for the competition, with $300,000 becoming a charity. European players are not compensated.
Who will lead the Ryder Cup Series?
The US leads the best ever series 27-15-2.
List of the best winners ever in the Ryder Cup
2023: Europe 16½, US 11½
2021: US 19, Europe 9
2018: Europe 17½, US 10½
2016: US 17, Europe 11
2014: Europe 16½, US 11½
2012: Europe 14½, US 13½
2010: Europe 14½, US 13½
2008: US 16½, Europe 11½
2006: Europe 18½, US 9½
2004: Europe 18½, US 9½
2002: Europe 15½, US 12½
1999: US 14½, Europe 13½
1997: Europe 14½, US 13½
1995: Europe 14½, US 13½
1993: US 15, Europe 13
1991: US 14½, Europe 13½
1989: Europe 14, USA 14
1987: Europe 15, United States 13
1985: Europe 16½, US 11½
1983: US 14½, Europe 13½
1981: US 18½, Europe 9½
1979: USA 17, Europe 11
1977: US 12½, UK – Ireland 7½
1975: US 21, UK – Ireland 11
1973: USA 19, UK – Ireland 13
1971: US 18½, UK 13½
1969: US 16, UK 16
1967: US 23½, UK 8½
1965: US 19½, UK 12½
1963: US 23, UK 9
1961: US 14½, UK 9½
1959: US 8½, UK 3½
1957: UK 7½, US 4½
1955: US8, UK4
1953: US 6½, UK 5½
1951: US 9½, UK 2½
1949: US 7, UK 5
1947: US 11, UK 1
1937: US8, UK4
1935: US9, UK3
1933: 6½ UK, 5½ US
1931: US9, UK3
1929: UK 7, US 5
1927: US 9½, UK 2½
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