Ryder Cup

Team-based men's golf competition between European and American professionals

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The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between European and United States teams. The competition is contested every two years, with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy. The event is jointly administered by the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe, the latter a joint venture of the PGA European Tour (60%), the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (20%), and the PGAs of Europe (20%).

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'Rahm sends Ryder Cup reminder as US warm up with Presidents Cup stroll' Jon Rahm’s play-off defeat in the Spanish Open by the world number 398 shows golf’s enduring capacity to yield upsets - but this trait rarely extends to the Presidents Cup, writes Iain Carter. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2024
Former Ryder Cup captain Huggett dies aged 87 Brian Huggett, the Welsh Ryder Cup golfer who finished second in the 1965 Open Championship, has died at the age of 87. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2024
LIV golfers allowed in US Ryder Cup team, PGA says Golfers who play on the Saudi-backed breakaway LIV Golf tour will be allowed to be in the United States Ryder Cup team, the PGA announces. BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2024

Poulter 'too far removed' to be Ryder Cup captain - McIlroy Rory McIlroy says LIV defectors Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are too far removed from the European players to be considered as future Ryder Cup captains. BBC Sport - Published on September 18, 2024
Rahm keeps Ryder Cup hope alive by contesting fines Jon Rahm improves his chance of playing in next year's Ryder Cup by appealing against the fines imposed on him by the DP World Tour. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2024
Rahm wants Ryder Cup spot but won't pay fines Jon Rahm says he has no intention of paying his outstanding DP World Tour fines as the row over his Ryder Cup eligibility rumbles on. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2024

Former Open champion and Ryder Cup star ends deal with Grenfell insulation firm Irish golfer Shane Lowry has ended his partnership with Kingspan after it was found to have shown a "complete disregard" for fire safety before the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024
Rose hopes Rahm remains eligible for Ryder Cup Justin Rose urges Ryder Cup team-mate Jon Rahm to retain DP World Tour membership, to ensure he is eligible for next year. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2024
Waring shares British Masters lead as Hatton frustrated England's Paul Waring holds a share of the lead after the British Masters first round, but Ryder Cup star Tyrell Hatton bogeyed the last for a frustrating finish. BBC Sport - Published on August 29, 2024
Europe won't change Ryder Cup rules for LIV - Donald Europe's qualification rules will not be changed to accommodate LIV golfers for next year's Ryder Cup, captain Luke Donald tells BBC Sport. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2024

PGA Tour results to affect European Ryder Cup selection New changes will mean performances on the US-based PGA Tour will count directly towards qualifying for the European Ryder Cup team for next year's match in America. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2024
PGA Tour & LIV implications as Ryder Cup selection changes New changes will mean performances on the US-based PGA Tour will count directly towards qualifying for the European Ryder Cup team for next year's match in America. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2024
McIlroy out with Hatton - 2024 Open tee-times Rory McIlroy will play alongside Ryder Cup team-mate Tyrrell Hatton, while Scotland's Robert MacIntyre is out with Jon Rahm and Tommy Fleetwood for the first two rounds of The Open. BBC Sport - Published on July 16, 2024	Bradley appointment sparked Europe 'disbelief' - McIlroy Rory McIlroy reveals "disbelief" at Keegan Bradley being appointed United States captain for the Ryder Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2024
'Mission to win' - US captain Bradley to visit LIV events New US captain Keegan Bradley is prepared to travel to LIV Golf events to help select the strongest 12 golfers for the 2025 Ryder Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024	Bradley captaincy 'surprising' - Schauffele Xander Schauffele admits Keegan Bradley's appointment as the US Ryder Cup captain for 2025 is "surprising", but backs him to do a "great job" at Bethpage Black. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024