Ryder Cup: Your Complete Guide

The Ryder Cup is a biennial golf tournament that began in 1927. It features the best golfers from the United States and Europe competing for a shiny gold trophy and bragging rights. Initially, the competition was between Team USA and Team Great Britain, later expanded to include all of Europe. The tournament is currently taking place at Bethpage Black Golf Course in New York.

Team Europe has won 12 out of the 22 tournaments since the expansion, with Team USA struggling to win on European soil for over 34 years. The Ryder Cup is a match play competition where players aim to win individual holes rather than have the lowest overall score. The team with the most points at the end of the competition wins the cup.

The tournament consists of foursomes and fourballs sessions on the first two days, with singles matches on Sunday. Foursomes involve teams of two taking alternate shots, while fourballs have players hitting their own balls. Each session awards points, with the first team to reach 14 points winning the cup. In case of a tie, the previous champion retains the trophy.

The Ryder Cup is known for its intense competition and historic moments, such as the "Concession" in 1969 when Jack Nicklaus conceded a putt to Tony Jacklin. The tournament also features captain's picks to complete the teams, adding to the excitement and anticipation leading up to the event.