Europe celebrates Ryder Cup Victory as focus Shifts to 2025 Match at Bethpage Black
Rome, Italy – Europe defeated the United States 16-11 in the 2023 ryder Cup, reclaiming the trophy and sparking celebrations across the continent. The victory marks a notable moment for European golf, showcasing the depth of talent and team spirit within the squad. As the dust settles on a thrilling competition, attention now turns to the future, with the 2025 Ryder Cup set to be hosted at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
The Ryder Cup is a biennial men’s golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. Unlike major championships and other golf tournaments, the Ryder Cup is a team event, fostering a unique atmosphere of national pride and camaraderie. The competition’s history dates back to 1927, and it has become one of the most prestigious and watched events in the world of golf, captivating audiences with its dramatic matches and intense rivalry. The U.S. currently leads the all-time series 27-15-2.
2025 Format and Teams
The Ryder Cup features a match play format, where golfers compete head-to-head rather then stroke play. The competition spans three days, beginning with fourball (best ball) and foursomes (alternate shot) matches on Friday, followed by all 12 players participating in singles matches on Sunday. Saturday features a mix of fourball and foursomes.A total of 28 matches are played, and the first team to reach 14.5 points wins the Ryder Cup. If the overall match ends in a 14-14 tie, the reigning Ryder Cup champion retains the trophy.
Each team consists of 12 players.Six players qualify based on points earned through performances on their respective tours (PGA Tour for the U.S. and DP World Tour for Europe), while the remaining six are captain’s picks, selected by the team captain.
Ryder Cup All-Time Winners List
* 2023: Europe 16, United States 11
* 2021: United States 19, Europe 9
* 2018: Europe 17, United States 10
* 2016: United States 17, Europe 11
* 2014: Europe 16, United States 11
* 2012: europe 14, United States 13
* 2010: Europe 14, United States 13
* 2008: United States 16, europe 11
* 2006: Europe 18, United States 9
* 2004: Europe 18, United States 9
* 2002: Europe 15, united States 12
* 1999: United States 14, Europe 13
* 1997: Europe 14, United States 13
* 1995: Europe 14, United States 13
* 1993: United States 15, Europe 13
* 1991: United States 14, Europe 13
* 1989: Europe 14, United States 14
* 1987: Europe 15, United States 13
* 1985: Europe 16, United States 11
* 1983: United States 14, Europe 13
* 1981: United States 18, Europe 9
* 1979: United States 17, Europe 11
* 1977: United States 12, Great Britain-Ireland 7
* 1975: United States 21, Great Britain-Ireland 11
* 1973: united States 19, great Britain-Ireland 13
* 1971: United States 18, Great Britain 13
* 1969: United States 16, Great Britain 16
* 1967: United States 23, Great Britain 8
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