Aug 26, 2025, 11:24 AM ET<\/p>\n
Golf is an individual sport. At most tournaments, a single player earns top accolades and bragging rights. That dynamic changes during the Ryder Cup.<\/p>\n
Every two years, the Ryder Cup — named after its founder, the late English entrepreneur and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder — features a team of 12 of the top European golfers going head-to-head against 12 of the best players from the United States in a three-day, match-play competition.<\/p>\n
Delivering drama, boosting camaraderie and showcasing top-tier golf, the Ryder Cup has become one of the premier events on the sports calendar.<\/p>\n
Here’s everything to know about the 2025 Ryder Cup:<\/p>\n
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When is the Ryder Cup?<\/p>\n
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be played Friday, Sept. 26, to Sunday, Sept. 28.<\/p>\n
Where is the Ryder Cup?<\/p>\n
The 2025 Ryder Cup will take place at the Bethpage Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.<\/p>\n
How can fans watch?<\/p>\n
Fans can watch the 2025 Ryder Cup on NBC, the Golf Channel and USA Network. The competition is available to stream on Peacock.<\/p>\n
Who plays in the Ryder Cup?<\/p>\n
The Ryder Cup features a team of 12 golfers from Europe competing against 12 players from the U.S.<\/p>\n
For the U.S. team, the top six eligible players in the Ryder Cup standings<\/a> following the BMW Championship<\/a> on Aug. 17 automatically qualified for the 2025 Ryder Cup. U.S. captain Keegan Bradley<\/a> will pick the other six team members.<\/p>\n Six confirmed U.S. team members:<\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Scottie Scheffler<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Xander Schauffele<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e J.J. Spaun<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Russell Henley<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Harris English<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Bryson DeChambeau<\/a><\/p>\n For the European team, the top six in Ryder Cup points<\/a> after the Betfred British Masters on Aug. 24 automatically qualified. Captain Luke Donald<\/a> will choose the remaining six members.<\/p>\n Six confirmed European team members:<\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Rory McIlroy<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Robert MacIntyre<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Tommy Fleetwood<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Justin Rose<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Rasmus H\u00f8jgaard<\/a><\/p>\n \u25aa\ufe0e Tyrrell Hatton<\/a><\/p>\n How often is the Ryder Cup played?<\/p>\n The Ryder Cup is played every two years, alternating between a course in the U.S. and one in Europe.<\/p>\n What is the format of the Ryder Cup?<\/p>\n The Ryder Cup is a match-play competition played over a three-day span. The first two days feature the players competing as pairs in two different formats — foursomes and four-balls. The final day features 12 head-to-head singles matches.<\/p>\n In foursomes, players alternate shots. The lowest score wins the hole. If the scores are the same, the hole is ruled a tie. In four-balls, every golfer plays their own ball. Whoever records the lowest individual score wins the hole. If the two lowest scores are the same, the hole is ruled a tie.<\/p>\n In the 12 head-to-head singles matches, the lowest score wins the hole. If the scores are the same, the hole is ruled a tie.<\/p>\n The three days consist of 28 total matches. Each match is worth a single point. In the event of a tie, each team receives half a point. The first team to surpass 14 total points earns the win. 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.<\/p>\n Does the Ryder Cup have prize money?<\/p>\n The Ryder Cup does not offer prize money. Each of the 12 golfers on the U.S. team receives $500,000 for competing, with $300,000 going to charity. The European players are not compensated.<\/p>\n Who leads the all-time Ryder Cup series?<\/p>\n The U.S. leads the all-time series 27-15-2.<\/p>\n Ryder Cup all-time winners list<\/p>\n 2023: Europe 16\u00bd, United States 11\u00bd<\/p>\n 2021: United States 19, Europe 9<\/p>\n 2018: Europe 17\u00bd, United States 10\u00bd<\/p>\n 2016: United States 17, Europe 11<\/p>\n 2014: Europe 16\u00bd, United States 11\u00bd<\/p>\n 2012: Europe 14\u00bd, United States 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 2010: Europe 14\u00bd, United States 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 2008: United States 16\u00bd, Europe 11\u00bd<\/p>\n 2006: Europe 18\u00bd, United States 9\u00bd<\/p>\n 2004: Europe 18\u00bd, United States 9\u00bd<\/p>\n 2002: Europe 15\u00bd, United States 12\u00bd<\/p>\n 1999: United States 14\u00bd, Europe 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1997: Europe 14\u00bd, United States 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1995: Europe 14\u00bd, United States 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1993: United States 15, Europe 13<\/p>\n 1991: United States 14\u00bd, Europe 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1989: Europe 14, United States 14<\/p>\n 1987: Europe 15, United States 13<\/p>\n 1985: Europe 16\u00bd, United States 11\u00bd<\/p>\n 1983: United States 14\u00bd, Europe 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1981: United States 18\u00bd, Europe 9\u00bd<\/p>\n 1979: United States 17, Europe 11<\/p>\n 1977: United States 12\u00bd, Great Britain-Ireland 7\u00bd<\/p>\n 1975: United States 21, Great Britain-Ireland 11<\/p>\n 1973: United States 19, Great Britain-Ireland 13<\/p>\n 1971: United States 18\u00bd, Great Britain 13\u00bd<\/p>\n 1969: United States 16, Great Britain 16<\/p>\n 1967: United States 23\u00bd, Great Britain 8\u00bd<\/p>\n 1965: United States 19\u00bd, Great Britain 12\u00bd<\/p>\n 1963: United States 23, Great Britain 9<\/p>\n 1961: United States 14\u00bd, Great Britain 9\u00bd<\/p>\n 1959: United States 8\u00bd, Great Britain 3\u00bd<\/p>\n 1957: Great Britain 7\u00bd, United States 4\u00bd<\/p>\n 1955: United States 8, Great Britain 4<\/p>\n 1953: United States 6\u00bd, Great Britain 5\u00bd<\/p>\n 1951: United States 9\u00bd, Great Britain 2\u00bd<\/p>\n 1949: United States 7, Great Britain 5<\/p>\n 1947: United States 11, Great Britain 1<\/p>\n 1937: United States 8, Great Britain 4<\/p>\n 1935: United States 9, Great Britain 3<\/p>\n 1933: Great Britain 6\u00bd, United States 5\u00bd<\/p>\n 1931: United States 9, Great Britain 3<\/p>\n 1929: Great Britain 7, United States 5<\/p>\n 1927: United States 9\u00bd, Great Britain 2\u00bd<\/p>\n Check out the ESPN golf hub page<\/a> for the latest news<\/a>, scores<\/a>, schedules<\/a>, rankings<\/a> and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aug 26, 2025, 11:24 AM ET Golf is an individual sport. 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