The Ryder Cup year by year: how every Cup was won, 1927 to 2025

2025 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 15–13 at Bethpage State Park, Black Course

Europe beat the United States 15–13 at Bethpage State Park, Black Course, Farmingdale, New York in 2025; Keegan Bradley captained the United States and Luke Donald captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 1–3)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 2½–5½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 3½–8½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 4½–11½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 8½, Europe 3½ (running score 13–15)

Top points for the United States: Xander Schauffele 3 (3-1-0) and Cameron Young 3 (3-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Tommy Fleetwood 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Hatton halved with Collin Morikawa.

Crowds at Bethpage abused European players, McIlroy above all (lewd chants from the first tee on Saturday afternoon, a beer that hit his wife, insults during swings); MC Heather McMahan was removed after leading an explicit chant, and extra police were assigned.

Europe won all four team sessions, the first visiting side to do so since the format began in 1979, and became the first team to win away since 2012.

2023 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club

Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Rome, Italy in 2023; Zach Johnson captained the United States and Luke Donald captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 0, Europe 4 (running score 0–4)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 1½–6½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 2½–9½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 5½–10½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 6, Europe 6 (running score 11½–16½)

Top points for the United States: Max Homa 3½ (3-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Rory McIlroy 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Fleetwood d. Rickie Fowler 3 & 1.

Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Åberg beat Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka 9 & 7 in Saturday foursomes, the biggest 18-hole winning margin in Ryder Cup history.

On the 18th green on Saturday afternoon, Patrick Cantlay's caddie Joe LaCava waved his cap as Rory McIlroy prepared for a birdie putt; McIlroy missed, Cantlay/Clark won 1 up, and a car-park confrontation followed.

2021 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 19–9 at Whistling Straits, Straits Course

The United States beat Europe 19–9 at Whistling Straits, Straits Course, Haven (Kohler), Wisconsin in 2021; Steve Stricker captained the United States and Pádraig Harrington captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 6–2)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 9–3)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 11–5)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 8, Europe 4 (running score 19–9)

Top points for the United States: Dustin Johnson 5 (5-0-0).

Top points for Europe: Jon Rahm 3½ (3-1-1).

The winning point: Morikawa halved with Viktor Hovland.

The USA won 19–9, the largest winning margin since Europe joined in 1979 and Europe's heaviest defeat.

Dustin Johnson went 5-0-0, the first American to win all five matches since Larry Nelson in 1979.

2018 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 17½–10½ at Le Golf National, Albatros Course

Europe beat the United States 17½–10½ at Le Golf National, Albatros Course, Guyancourt, France in 2018; Jim Furyk captained the United States and Thomas Bjørn captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 0, Europe 4 (running score 3–5)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 4–8)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 6–10)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 4½, Europe 7½ (running score 10½–17½)

Top points for the United States: Justin Thomas 4 (4-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Francesco Molinari 5 (5-0-0).

The winning point: Molinari d. Phil Mickelson 4 & 2.

Francesco Molinari went 5-0-0, the first European to win five points at one Ryder Cup; four of those were with Tommy Fleetwood, the first European pair to go 4-0.

A spectator hit by Brooks Koepka's tee shot at the 6th hole lost the sight in one eye.

2016 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 17–11 at Hazeltine National Golf Club

The United States beat Europe 17–11 at Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota in 2016; Davis Love III captained the United States and Darren Clarke captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 4, Europe 0 (running score 4–0)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 5–3)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 6½–5½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 9½–6½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 7½, Europe 4½ (running score 17–11)

Top points for the United States: Patrick Reed 3½ (3-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Thomas Pieters 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Moore d. Lee Westwood 1 up.

Arnold Palmer's 1975 captain's bag was placed on the first tee for Friday's foursomes; Palmer had died five days before the matches.

Rookie Thomas Pieters went 4-1-0, the first European rookie to win 4 points.

2014 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at Gleneagles, PGA Centenary Course

Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at Gleneagles, PGA Centenary Course, Auchterarder, Scotland in 2014; Tom Watson captained the United States and Paul McGinley captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score 3–5)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 5½–6½)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score 6–10)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 5½, Europe 6½ (running score 11½–16½)

Top points for the United States: Patrick Reed 3½ (3-0-1).

Top points for Europe: Justin Rose 4 (3-0-2).

The winning point: Donaldson d. Keegan Bradley 4 & 3.

Jamie Donaldson hit his approach to the 15th to within about 2 ft, Keegan Bradley conceded, and the hole and match clinched the Cup for Europe.

Jordan Spieth (21) and Patrick Reed, the youngest US pairing in Ryder Cup history, beat Ian Poulter and Stephen Gallacher 5 & 4 on Friday morning.

2012 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3

Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3, Medinah, Illinois in 2012; Davis Love III captained the United States and José María Olazábal captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 5–3)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 8–4)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 10–6)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 3½, Europe 8½ (running score 13½–14½)

Top points for the United States: Keegan Bradley 3 (3-1-0), Jason Dufner 3 (3-1-0), Dustin Johnson 3 (3-0-0), Zach Johnson 3 (3-1-0) and Phil Mickelson 3 (3-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Ian Poulter 4 (4-0-0).

The winning point: Molinari halved with Tiger Woods (14.5).

Martin Kaymer holed a roughly 5–6 ft putt on the 18th green to beat Steve Stricker and make sure Europe kept the Cup.

Olazábal's team wore navy and white, Seve Ballesteros's Sunday colours, and carried his 1984 Open silhouette on their kit; Ballesteros had died in May 2011.

2010 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Celtic Manor Resort (Twenty Ten Course)

Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Celtic Manor Resort (Twenty Ten Course), Newport, Wales in 2010; Corey Pavin captained the United States and Colin Montgomerie captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 Fri (finished Sat AM): United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Foursomes, day 2 Sat: United States 3½, Europe 2½ (running score 6–4)
3. Foursomes; four-ball, day 2 Sat-Sun: United States ½, Europe 5½ (running score 6½–9½)
4. Singles, day 4 Mon: United States 7, Europe 5 (running score 13½–14½)

Top points for the United States: Steve Stricker 3 (3-1-0) and Tiger Woods 3 (3-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Luke Donald 3 (3-1-0) and Ian Poulter 3 (3-1-0).

The winning point: McDowell d. Hunter Mahan 3 & 1 (Monday).

Rain suspended the Friday four-balls at 9:43 BST. The Americans were unhappy with their rain suits and bought replacements from the pro shop, and the schedule was rebuilt into four sessions ending on a Monday (a first).

McDowell went dormie with a birdie on 16 and beat Mahan 3 & 1 in the anchor match. Earlier, Rickie Fowler came back from 3 down with 3 to play to halve with Edoardo Molinari.

2008 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 16½–11½ at Valhalla Golf Club

The United States beat Europe 16½–11½ at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky in 2008; Paul Azinger captained the United States and Nick Faldo captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 5½–2½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 7–5)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 9–7)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 7½, Europe 4½ (running score 16½–11½)

Top points for the United States: Hunter Mahan 3½ (2-0-3).

Top points for Europe: Ian Poulter 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Furyk d. Miguel Ángel Jiménez 2 & 1.

Azinger opened with foursomes, and the USA led after every session. Its 5-point margin was its largest win since 1981.

Anthony Kim beat Sergio García 5 & 4 in the top singles match, an early Sunday push. Faldo was criticised for "bottom-loading" his best players in the singles.

2006 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 18½–9½ at The K Club (Palmer Course)

Europe beat the United States 18½–9½ at The K Club (Palmer Course), Straffan, Ireland in 2006; Tom Lehman captained the United States and Ian Woosnam captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 1½–2½)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3–5)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 4½–7½)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 6–10)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 3½, Europe 8½ (running score 9½–18½)

Top points for the United States: Tiger Woods 3 (3-2-0).

Top points for Europe: Sergio García 4 (4-1-0) and Lee Westwood 4 (3-0-2).

The winning point: Stenson d. Vaughn Taylor 4 & 3.

Darren Clarke, a captain's pick playing about a month after his wife's death, went 3–0–0.

Paul Casey and Scott Verplank each made a hole-in-one, the 5th and 6th aces in Ryder Cup history.

2004 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 18½–9½ at Oakland Hills Country Club (South Course)

Europe beat the United States 18½–9½ at Oakland Hills Country Club (South Course), Bloomfield Township, Michigan in 2004; Hal Sutton captained the United States and Bernhard Langer captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score ½–3½)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 1½–6½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 4–8)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 5–11)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 4½, Europe 7½ (running score 9½–18½)

Top points for the United States: Chris DiMarco 2½ (2-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Sergio García 4½ (4-0-1) and Lee Westwood 4½ (4-0-1).

The winning point: Montgomerie d. David Toms 1 up.

Sutton sent out Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson together in the opening match. They lost both Friday matches (2 & 1 four-ball, 1 up foursomes) and were split up.

Europe's 18.5–9.5 was the largest margin by a European team. Montgomerie's winning putt against Toms is the famous clincher, though Poulter (dormie 3 against Chris Riley) had technically secured it first.

2002 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 15½–12½ at The Belfry (Brabazon Course)

Europe beat the United States 15½–12½ at The Belfry (Brabazon Course), Wishaw, England in 2002; Curtis Strange captained the United States and Sam Torrance captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 1–3)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 5½–6½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 8–8)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 4½, Europe 7½ (running score 12½–15½)

Top points for the United States: David Toms 3½ (3-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Colin Montgomerie 4½ (4-0-1).

The winning point: McGinley halved with Jim Furyk.

Postponed from 2001-09-28/30 after the September 11 attacks (decision 2001-09-16). The same captains and teams were kept, and it became the first even-year Ryder Cup.

Torrance front-loaded his singles order with his strongest players. Phillip Price beat Phil Mickelson 3 & 2, then McGinley's par putt on 18 against Furyk secured the winning half point.

1999 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at The Country Club (Championship/Composite Course)

The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at The Country Club (Championship/Composite Course), Brookline, Massachusetts in 1999; Ben Crenshaw captained the United States and Mark James captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 1½–2½)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score 2–6)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 4–8)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 6–10)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 8½, Europe 3½ (running score 14½–13½)

Top points for the United States: Hal Sutton 3½ (3-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Sergio García 3½ (3-1-1), Paul Lawrie 3½ (3-1-1), Colin Montgomerie 3½ (3-1-1) and Jesper Parnevik 3½ (3-1-1).

The winning point: Leonard halved with Olazábal.

Justin Leonard holed a long birdie putt on 17 (given as 45 ft and as 40 ft in WP) to square his match with Olazábal. U.S. players, wives and NBC cameramen then ran onto the green before Olazábal's putt, and Olazábal missed his reply.

Payne Stewart conceded Colin Montgomerie's putt on 18 as a sportsmanship gesture. It was his last Ryder Cup: he died in a plane crash less than a month later.

1997 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Valderrama Golf Club

Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Valderrama Golf Club, Sotogrande, Spain in 1997; Tom Kite captained the United States and Seve Ballesteros captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score 4–8)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 5½–10½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 8, Europe 4 (running score 13½–14½)

Top points for the United States: Scott Hoch 2½ (2-0-1).

Top points for Europe: Colin Montgomerie 3½ (3-1-1).

The winning point: Montgomerie halved with Scott Hoch (final match).

Montgomerie conceded Scott Hoch's 15-foot par putt on 18 to halve the final singles, which sealed Europe's 14.5–13.5 outright win.

Miguel Ángel Martín (10th on the points list, wrist injury) refused a fitness test and was replaced by José María Olazábal (11th).

1995 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Oak Hill Country Club (East Course)

Europe beat the United States 14½–13½ at Oak Hill Country Club (East Course), Pittsford, New York in 1995; Lanny Wadkins captained the United States and Bernard Gallacher captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 5–3)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 6–6)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 9–7)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 4½, Europe 7½ (running score 13½–14½)

Top points for the United States: Corey Pavin 4 (4-1-0).

Top points for Europe: David Gilford 3 (3-1-0), Costantino Rocca 3 (3-2-0) and Sam Torrance 3 (3-2-0).

The winning point: Walton d. Jay Haas 1 up.

Irish rookie Philip Walton clinched the Cup by beating Jay Haas 1 up, completing Europe's comeback from 7–9 down entering the singles.

José María Olazábal withdrew with a foot injury on 1995-09-11 and Ian Woosnam replaced him. Woosnam then halved the singles with Fred Couples.

1993 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 15–13 at The Belfry (Brabazon Course)

The United States beat Europe 15–13 at The Belfry (Brabazon Course), Wishaw, England in 1993; Tom Watson captained the United States and Bernard Gallacher captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 4½–7½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 7½–8½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 7½, Europe 4½ (running score 15–13)

Top points for the United States: Raymond Floyd 3 (3-1-0), Corey Pavin 3 (3-2-0) and Payne Stewart 3 (3-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Ian Woosnam 4½ (4-0-1).

The winning point: Floyd d. José María Olazábal 2 up.

Raymond Floyd, at 51 the oldest Ryder Cup player, went 3-1-0 and beat Olazábal 2 up in singles; rydercup.com wrote that with that win "the deed was done."

Nick Faldo made the second hole-in-one in Ryder Cup history (14th hole) in his halved singles with Paul Azinger.

1991 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island Golf Resort

The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, South Carolina in 1991; Dave Stockton captained the United States and Bernard Gallacher captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 4½–3½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 7½–4½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States ½, Europe 3½ (running score 8–8)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 6½, Europe 5½ (running score 14½–13½)

Top points for the United States: Fred Couples 3½ (3-1-1) and Lanny Wadkins 3½ (3-1-1).

Top points for Europe: Seve Ballesteros 4½ (4-0-1).

The winning point: Irwin halved with Bernhard Langer (last match).

"War on the Shore": the last match came down to the 18th green, where Langer's 6-foot putt to win his match and keep the Cup for Europe slid past.

Steve Pate was hurt in a car accident on the eve of the matches. He was withdrawn from singles, so his match with David Gilford (Europe's envelope player) was recorded as a half, which became decisive.

1989 Ryder Cup: the United States and Europe tied 14–14 at The Belfry (Brabazon Course)

The 1989 Ryder Cup at The Belfry (Brabazon Course), Wishaw, England was tied 14–14, so Europe kept the Cup; Raymond Floyd captained the United States and Tony Jacklin captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 0, Europe 4 (running score 3–5)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 5–7)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 7–9)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 7, Europe 5 (running score 14–14)

Top points for the United States: Chip Beck 3½ (3-0-1).

Top points for Europe: José María Olazábal 4½ (4-0-1).

Cañizares holed a 2-foot putt on 18 to beat Ken Green 1 up. It gave Europe 14 points and kept the Cup, with four matches still on the course.

The USA, two down entering singles, won all four of the last singles (McCumber, Watson, Wadkins, Strange) to tie the match. It was only the second tie in Ryder Cup history (after 1969).

1987 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 15–13 at Muirfield Village Golf Club

Europe beat the United States 15–13 at Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio in 1987; Jack Nicklaus captained the United States and Tony Jacklin captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 0, Europe 4 (running score 2–6)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3½–8½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 5½–10½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 7½, Europe 4½ (running score 13–15)

Top points for the United States: Tom Kite 3 (3-2-0) and Hal Sutton 3 (2-1-2).

Top points for Europe: Seve Ballesteros 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Ballesteros d. Curtis Strange 2 & 1.

Europe won on U.S. soil for the first time, ending a 13–0 U.S. home record going back 60 years. Ballesteros's 2 & 1 win over Strange took Europe to 14.5.

Ben Crenshaw broke his putter after the 6th hole of his singles and putted with a 1-iron (and other clubs) the rest of the way. He lost 1 up to Eamonn Darcy, who holed the putt on 18.

1985 Ryder Cup: Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at The Belfry (Brabazon Course)

Europe beat the United States 16½–11½ at The Belfry (Brabazon Course), Wishaw, England in 1985; Lee Trevino captained the United States and Tony Jacklin captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 4½–3½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 6–6)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 7–9)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 4½, Europe 7½ (running score 11½–16½)

Top points for the United States: Craig Stadler 3 (2-1-2) and Lanny Wadkins 3 (3-2-0).

Top points for Europe: Manuel Piñero 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Torrance d. Andy North 1 up.

Sam Torrance holed a birdie putt on 18 to beat Andy North 1 up and win the Cup for Europe, its first win since 1957.

On Saturday morning Craig Stadler missed a putt of about 2 feet on 18 that would have won his fourball with Curtis Strange. Langer/Lyle got a half, the score went to 6–6, and Jacklin called it the turning point.

1983 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at PGA National Golf Club

The United States beat Europe 14½–13½ at PGA National Golf Club, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in 1983; Jack Nicklaus captained the United States and Tony Jacklin captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 6–6)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 8–8)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 6½, Europe 5½ (running score 14½–13½)

Top points for the United States: Tom Watson 4 (4-1-0).

Top points for Europe: Nick Faldo 4 (4-1-0) and Bernhard Langer 4 (4-1-0).

The winning point: Watson d. Bernard Gallacher 2 & 1.

Ballesteros hit a 3-wood from a fairway bunker about 240 yards out on 18 to halve his match with Fuzzy Zoeller; Nicklaus called it the finest shot he had ever seen.

Lanny Wadkins hit a wedge to about 3 feet on the par-5 18th for the birdie that halved his match with Cañizares; he is generally credited with saving the U.S. win.

1981 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 18½–9½ at Walton Heath Golf Club

The United States beat Europe 18½–9½ at Walton Heath Golf Club, Walton-on-the-Hill, England in 1981; Dave Marr captained the United States and John Jacobs captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1½, Europe 2½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 6½–5½)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 4, Europe 0 (running score 10½–5½)
5. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 8, Europe 4 (running score 18½–9½)

Top points for the United States: Larry Nelson 4 (4-0-0), Jack Nicklaus 4 (4-0-0) and Lee Trevino 4 (4-0-0).

Top points for Europe: Mark James 2 (2-3-0), Sandy Lyle 2 (2-3-0), Manuel Piñero 2 (2-2-0) and Des Smyth 2 (2-3-0).

Jack Nicklaus went 4-0-0 in his sixth and final Ryder Cup as a player, on a U.S. team often called the strongest ever (36 major titles).

Seve Ballesteros was left off the European team after a dispute over appearance money.

1979 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Europe 17–11 at The Greenbrier (Greenbrier Course)

The United States beat Europe 17–11 at The Greenbrier (Greenbrier Course), White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in 1979; Billy Casper captained the United States and John Jacobs captained Europe.

Session by session:

1. Four-ball, day 1 AM: United States 3, Europe 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 2½, Europe 1½ (running score 5½–2½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 1, Europe 3 (running score 6½–5½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2, Europe 2 (running score 8½–7½)
5. Singles, day 3 AM and PM: United States 8½, Europe 3½ (running score 17–11)

Top points for the United States: Larry Nelson 5 (5-0-0).

Top points for Europe: Bernard Gallacher 4 (4-1-0).

Larry Nelson went 5-0-0, the first player to win five matches at one Ryder Cup, and four of those wins came against Seve Ballesteros.

Ken Brown and Mark James were fined by the British PGA for misconduct (team uniform, missed meetings, behaviour at the dinner), and Brown was banned from international play for 12 months.

1977 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 12½–7½ at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 12½–7½ at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, England in 1977; Dow Finsterwald captained the United States and Brian Huggett captained Great Britain & Ireland.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 all day: United States 3½, Great Britain & Ireland 1½ (running score 3½–1½)
2. Four-ball, day 2 all day: United States 4, Great Britain & Ireland 1 (running score 7½–2½)
3. Singles, day 3 all day: United States 5, Great Britain & Ireland 5 (running score 12½–7½)

Top points for the United States: Lanny Wadkins 3 (3-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain & Ireland: Nick Faldo 3 (3-0-0) and Peter Oosterhuis 3 (3-0-0).

20-year-old Nick Faldo, then the youngest Ryder Cup player, went 3-0, including a 1 up singles win over Tom Watson.

GB&I halved the singles session 5-5 but still lost by 5, and talks during the week led to continental Europeans joining from 1979.

1975 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 21–11 at Laurel Valley Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 21–11 at Laurel Valley Golf Club, Ligonier, Pennsylvania in 1975; Arnold Palmer captained the United States and Bernard Hunt captained Great Britain & Ireland.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 4, Great Britain & Ireland 0 (running score 4–0)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 2½, Great Britain & Ireland 1½ (running score 6½–1½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 3, Great Britain & Ireland 1 (running score 9½–2½)
4. Foursomes, day 2 PM: United States 3, Great Britain & Ireland 1 (running score 12½–3½)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 5, Great Britain & Ireland 3 (running score 17½–6½)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 3½, Great Britain & Ireland 4½ (running score 21–11)

Top points for the United States: Hale Irwin 4½ (4-0-1).

Top points for Great Britain & Ireland: Peter Oosterhuis 3½ (3-2-1).

The winning point: Singles (Day 3 AM): Weiskopf d. Guy Hunt 5 & 3.

Brian Barnes beat Jack Nicklaus twice on the final day, 4 & 2 in the morning and 2 & 1 in the afternoon.

The USA swept the opening foursomes 4-0 and led 12.5-3.5 after two days.

1973 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 19–13 at Muirfield

The United States beat Great Britain & Ireland 19–13 at Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland in 1973; Jack Burke Jr. captained the United States and Bernard Hunt captained Great Britain & Ireland.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 1½, Great Britain & Ireland 2½ (running score 1½–2½)
2. Four-ball, day 1 PM: United States 1, Great Britain & Ireland 3 (running score 2½–5½)
3. Foursomes, day 2 AM: United States 2, Great Britain & Ireland 2 (running score 4½–7½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3½, Great Britain & Ireland ½ (running score 8–8)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 5½, Great Britain & Ireland 2½ (running score 13½–10½)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 5½, Great Britain & Ireland 2½ (running score 19–13)

Top points for the United States: Jack Nicklaus 4½ (4-1-1).

Top points for Great Britain & Ireland: Peter Oosterhuis 4 (3-1-2).

The winning point: Singles (Day 3 PM): J. C. Snead d. Brian Barnes 3 & 1 (match inferred; see notes).

Peter Butler made the first hole-in-one in Ryder Cup history, at the 16th in the Day 2 morning foursomes.

Bernard Gallacher, who had won both Day 1 matches, missed Day 2 with food poisoning as GB&I's lead disappeared.

1971 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 18½–13½ at Old Warson Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 18½–13½ at Old Warson Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri in 1971; Jay Hebert captained the United States and Eric Brown captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 1, Great Britain 3 (running score 1–3)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 3½–4½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 4, Great Britain 0 (running score 7½–4½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 10–6)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 4½, Great Britain 3½ (running score 14½–9½)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 4, Great Britain 4 (running score 18½–13½)

Top points for the United States: Jack Nicklaus 5 (5-1-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Bernard Gallacher 3½ (3-1-1).

The winning point: J. C. Snead d. Tony Jacklin 1 up, Day 3 PM.

Peter Oosterhuis beat Arnold Palmer 3 & 2 in the afternoon singles, ending Palmer's 12-match unbeaten run.

Lee Trevino beat Brian Huggett 7 & 6, then tying the record margin for an 18-hole singles match.

1969 Ryder Cup: the United States and Great Britain tied 16–16 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

The 1969 Ryder Cup at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England was tied 16–16, so the United States kept the Cup; Sam Snead captained the United States and Eric Brown captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States ½, Great Britain 3½ (running score ½–3½)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3½–4½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 1½, Great Britain 2½ (running score 5–7)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 8–8)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 3, Great Britain 5 (running score 11–13)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 5, Great Britain 3 (running score 16–16)

Top points for the United States: Dave Hill 4 (4-2-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Tony Jacklin 5 (4-0-2).

Nicklaus picked up Jacklin's ball marker on the 18th green, conceding the short par putt to halve the match and tie the Cup 16-16.

Jacklin, the reigning Open champion, went 4-0-2, including a 4 & 3 win over Nicklaus in the morning singles.

1967 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 23½–8½ at Champions Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 23½–8½ at Champions Golf Club, Houston, Texas in 1967; Ben Hogan captained the United States and Dai Rees captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 5½–2½)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 4, Great Britain 0 (running score 9½–2½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3½, Great Britain ½ (running score 13–3)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 5, Great Britain 3 (running score 18–6)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 5½, Great Britain 2½ (running score 23½–8½)

Top points for the United States: Gardner Dickinson 5 (5-0-0) and Arnold Palmer 5 (5-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Dave Thomas 3 (2-1-2).

Ben Hogan introduced his side at the opening with the line that they were "the finest golfers in the world."

Arnold Palmer and rookie Gardner Dickinson each won all five of their matches, the first players to go 5-0 in one Cup.

1965 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 19½–12½ at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 19½–12½ at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England in 1965; Byron Nelson captained the United States and Harry Weetman captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Great Britain 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 2, Great Britain 2 (running score 4–4)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 6½–5½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 9–7)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 5½, Great Britain 2½ (running score 14½–9½)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 5, Great Britain 3 (running score 19½–12½)

Top points for the United States: Tony Lema 5 (5-1-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Peter Alliss 5 (5-1-0).

Peter Alliss and Tony Lema each went 5-1-0, the first players to earn five points in a single Ryder Cup.

Palmer's 3 & 2 singles win over Jimmy Hitchcock began a 12-match unbeaten run that lasted until the 1971 afternoon singles.

1963 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 23–9 at Atlanta Athletic Club (East Lake course)

The United States beat Great Britain 23–9 at Atlanta Athletic Club (East Lake course), Atlanta, Georgia in 1963; Arnold Palmer captained the United States and John Fallon captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 2, Great Britain 2 (running score 2–2)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 4, Great Britain 0 (running score 6–2)
3. Four-ball, day 2 AM: United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 8½–3½)
4. Four-ball, day 2 PM: United States 3½, Great Britain ½ (running score 12–4)
5. Singles, day 3 AM: United States 3½, Great Britain 4½ (running score 15½–8½)
6. Singles, day 3 PM: United States 7½, Great Britain ½ (running score 23–9)

Top points for the United States: Billy Casper 4½ (4-0-1) and Dow Finsterwald 4½ (4-1-1).

Top points for Great Britain: Brian Huggett 2½ (2-2-1).

Arnold Palmer, 34, was playing captain, the last playing captain in Ryder Cup history.

The USA won 7.5 of 8 points in the final singles session and lost no afternoon match all week.

1961 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 14½–9½ at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 14½–9½ at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lytham St Annes, England in 1961; Jerry Barber captained the United States and Dai Rees captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 AM: United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Foursomes, day 1 PM: United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 6–2)
3. Singles, day 2 AM: United States 5, Great Britain 3 (running score 11–5)
4. Singles, day 2 PM: United States 3½, Great Britain 4½ (running score 14½–9½)

Top points for the United States: Arnold Palmer 3½ (3-0-1).

Top points for Great Britain: Dai Rees 3 (3-1-0).

First Ryder Cup played over 18-hole matches: 24 one-point matches replaced the 12 36-hole matches used since 1927.

Arnold Palmer debuted 3-0-1 to lead the USA with 3.5 points, while playing captain Dai Rees went 3-1 in his final playing appearance, 24 years after his 1937 debut.

1959 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 8½–3½ at Eldorado Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 8½–3½ at Eldorado Country Club, Indian Wells, California in 1959; Sam Snead captained the United States and Dai Rees captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 6, Great Britain 2 (running score 8½–3½)

Top points for the United States: Dow Finsterwald 2 (2-0-0), Bob Rosburg 2 (2-0-0) and Mike Souchak 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Peter Alliss 1½ (1-0-1).

The GB team's flight from Los Angeles to Palm Springs dropped about 4,000 feet in turbulence and turned back; Rees declined a later flight and the team went by bus.

In the foursomes Snead and Weetman both found water at the 36th; Middlecoff chipped to 8 feet and Snead holed the putt to halve against Weetman/Thomas.

1957 Ryder Cup: Great Britain beat the United States 7½–4½ at Lindrick Golf Club

Great Britain beat the United States 7½–4½ at Lindrick Golf Club, near Worksop, England in 1957; Jack Burke Jr. captained the United States and Dai Rees captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 1½, Great Britain 6½ (running score 4½–7½)

Top points for the United States: Dick Mayer 1½ (1-0-1).

Top points for Great Britain: Ken Bousfield 2 (2-0-0) and Dai Rees 2 (2-0-0).

The winning point: Bousfield d. Lionel Hebert 4 & 3 (2-ft putt at the 33rd) or O'Connor d. Dow Finsterwald 7 & 6.

Eric Brown beat Tommy Bolt 4 & 3 in the top singles; they did not shake hands and Bolt broke a wedge in the locker room.

Captain Dai Rees dropped Max Faulkner and Harry Weetman from the singles; Weetman said he would never play under Rees again and was suspended by the PGA for 12 months (lifted 17 April 1958).

1955 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 8–4 at Thunderbird Ranch & Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 8–4 at Thunderbird Ranch & Country Club, Rancho Mirage, California in 1955; Chick Harbert captained the United States and Dai Rees captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 5, Great Britain 3 (running score 8–4)

Top points for the United States: Tommy Bolt 2 (2-0-0), Doug Ford 2 (2-0-0), Jack Burke Jr. 2 (2-0-0) and Sam Snead 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: John Jacobs 2 (2-0-0).

John Fallon and John Jacobs beat Chandler Harper and Jerry Barber 1 up for GB's only foursomes point.

Arthur Lees, all square with Marty Furgol at lunch, won 3 & 2, and Eric Brown beat Jerry Barber 3 & 2, but the USA still took the singles 5-3.

1953 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 6½–5½ at Wentworth Club, West Course

The United States beat Great Britain 6½–5½ at Wentworth Club, West Course, Virginia Water, England in 1953; Lloyd Mangrum captained the United States and Henry Cotton captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 3½, Great Britain 4½ (running score 6½–5½)

Top points for the United States: Jack Burke Jr. 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Harry Bradshaw 2 (2-0-0) and Fred Daly 2 (2-0-0).

The winning point: Singles: Douglas halved with Bernard Hunt.

Peter Alliss, after going out of bounds at the 17th, fluffed a chip at the 18th (36th) and lost 1 up to Jim Turnesa, guaranteeing the USA retained the Cup.

Bernard Hunt, dormie-one on Dave Douglas, missed a ~4-ft putt at the 18th (36th) to win; the halve made it 6.5-5.5 to the USA.

1951 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 9½–2½ at Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2

The United States beat Great Britain 9½–2½ at Pinehurst Resort, Course No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina in 1951; Sam Snead captained the United States and Arthur Lacey captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 3 36 holes (all day): United States 6½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 9½–2½)

Top points for the United States: Jimmy Demaret 2 (2-0-0), Ben Hogan 2 (2-0-0), Jack Burke Jr. 2 (2-0-0), Lloyd Mangrum 2 (2-0-0) and Sam Snead 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Arthur Lees 2 (2-0-0).

Jimmy Demaret got up and down from 10 of 11 greenside bunkers and closed out Dai Rees 2 up by holing from a bunker on the 35th hole.

Play stopped on Saturday 3 November so both teams could attend the North Carolina v Tennessee football game in Chapel Hill (Tennessee won 27-0).

1949 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 7–5 at Ganton Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 7–5 at Ganton Golf Club, Scarborough (Ganton), England in 1949; Ben Hogan captained the United States and Charles Whitcombe captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 1, Great Britain 3 (running score 1–3)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 6, Great Britain 2 (running score 7–5)

Top points for the United States: Jimmy Demaret 2 (2-0-0) and Clayton Heafner 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Jimmy Adams 2 (2-0-0).

Before play, Ben Hogan had several British irons' grooves inspected; they were ruled too deep and Ganton professional Jock Ballantine filed them down the night before.

Trailing 1-3 after the foursomes, the USA won six of eight singles, including Dutch Harrison 8 & 7 over Max Faulkner and Jimmy Demaret 7 & 6 over Arthur Lees.

1947 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 11–1 at Portland Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 11–1 at Portland Golf Club, Portland, Oregon in 1947; Ben Hogan captained the United States and Henry Cotton captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 4, Great Britain 0 (running score 4–0)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 7, Great Britain 1 (running score 11–1)

Top points for the United States: Jimmy Demaret 2 (2-0-0), Lloyd Mangrum 2 (2-0-0), Byron Nelson 2 (2-0-0), Ed Oliver 2 (2-0-0), Sam Snead 2 (2-0-0) and Lew Worsham 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Sam King 1 (1-1-0).

The USA swept the foursomes 4-0, with Ed Oliver and Lew Worsham beating Henry Cotton and Arthur Lees 10 & 9.

Sam King beat Herman Keiser 4 & 3 in the last singles for GB's only point of the 11-1 defeat.

1937 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 8–4 at Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club

The United States beat Great Britain 8–4 at Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club, Southport, England in 1937; Walter Hagen captained the United States and Charles Whitcombe captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 5½, Great Britain 2½ (running score 8–4)

Top points for the United States: Ed Dudley 2 (2-0-0) and Ralph Guldahl 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Dai Rees 1½ (1-0-1).

The winning point: Dudley d. Alf Perry 2 & 1 or Picard d. Arthur Lacey 2 & 1.

Gene Sarazen's approach at the 33rd bounced off a spectator onto the green and he holed the birdie putt to lead Percy Alliss, winning 1 up.

Henry Cotton beat Tony Manero 5 & 3 and Dai Rees beat Byron Nelson 3 & 1, but the USA won the last four singles to become the first visiting team to win.

1935 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 9–3 at Ridgewood Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 9–3 at Ridgewood Country Club, Paramus or Ridgewood (sources conflict), New Jersey in 1935; Walter Hagen captained the United States and Charles Whitcombe captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 6, Great Britain 2 (running score 9–3)

Top points for the United States: Henry Picard 2 (2-0-0), Johnny Revolta 2 (2-0-0), Paul Runyan 2 (2-0-0) and Gene Sarazen 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Percy Alliss 1 (1-1-0), Charles Whitcombe 1 (1-0-0) and Ernest Whitcombe 1 (1-1-0).

Three Whitcombe brothers (Charles, Ernest, Reg) were on the GB team; Charles and Ernest beat Olin Dutra and Ky Laffoon 1 up for GB's only foursomes point.

Paul Runyan and Horton Smith beat Bill Cox and Ted Jarman 9 & 8 in foursomes.

1933 Ryder Cup: Great Britain beat the United States 6½–5½ at Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club

Great Britain beat the United States 6½–5½ at Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club, Southport, England in 1933; Walter Hagen captained the United States and J.H. Taylor captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 1½, Great Britain 2½ (running score 1½–2½)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 4, Great Britain 4 (running score 5½–6½)

Top points for the United States: Walter Hagen 1½ (1-0-1) and Gene Sarazen 1½ (1-0-1).

Top points for Great Britain: Syd Easterbrook 2 (2-0-0), Arthur Havers 2 (2-0-0) and Abe Mitchell 2 (2-0-0).

The winning point: Singles: Easterbrook d. Denny Shute 1 up (last match on course).

All square on the 18th (36th) hole, Denny Shute ran his first putt 4 feet past and missed the return; Syd Easterbrook holed his short putt to win 1 up and the Cup.

In the singles Olin Dutra, stymied at the 18th by Abe Mitchell, chipped over and knocked Mitchell's ball into the hole; Mitchell won 9 & 8.

1931 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 9–3 at Scioto Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 9–3 at Scioto Country Club, Columbus, Ohio in 1931; Walter Hagen captained the United States and Charles Whitcombe captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 6, Great Britain 2 (running score 9–3)

Top points for the United States: Billy Burke 2 (2-0-0), Wiffy Cox 2 (2-0-0), Walter Hagen 2 (2-0-0), Gene Sarazen 2 (2-0-0) and Denny Shute 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Bill Davies 1 (1-1-0), Arthur Havers 1 (1-1-0), Abe Mitchell 1 (1-1-0) and Fred Robson 1 (1-1-0).

Walter Hagen and Denny Shute beat George Duncan and Arthur Havers 10 & 9 in foursomes, a record foursomes margin.

GB were weakened before sailing: Henry Cotton was withdrawn over the team-travel rule, and Percy Alliss and Aubrey Boomer were barred by the new born-and-resident rule.

1929 Ryder Cup: Great Britain beat the United States 7–5 at Moortown Golf Club

Great Britain beat the United States 7–5 at Moortown Golf Club, Leeds, England in 1929; Walter Hagen captained the United States and George Duncan captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 2½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 2½–1½)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 2½, Great Britain 5½ (running score 5–7)

Top points for the United States: Leo Diegel 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Archie Compston 1½ (1-0-1) and Charles Whitcombe 1½ (1-0-1).

The winning point: Singles: Cotton d. Al Watrous 4 & 3.

George Duncan beat opposing captain Walter Hagen 10 & 8 in the singles, the largest margin in Ryder Cup history.

Henry Cotton, all square with Al Watrous at lunch, won 4 & 3 to give GB the winning point; play was in cold weather with hail and at one point snow on the greens.

1927 Ryder Cup: The United States beat Great Britain 9½–2½ at Worcester Country Club

The United States beat Great Britain 9½–2½ at Worcester Country Club, Worcester, Massachusetts in 1927; Walter Hagen captained the United States and Ted Ray captained Great Britain.

Session by session:

1. Foursomes, day 1 36 holes (all day): United States 3, Great Britain 1 (running score 3–1)
2. Singles, day 2 36 holes (all day): United States 6½, Great Britain 1½ (running score 9½–2½)

Top points for the United States: Johnny Farrell 2 (2-0-0), Johnny Golden 2 (2-0-0), Walter Hagen 2 (2-0-0) and Al Watrous 2 (2-0-0).

Top points for Great Britain: Charles Whitcombe 1½ (1-0-1).

Johnny Farrell and Joe Turnesa beat George Duncan and Archie Compston 8 & 6, the biggest foursomes margin of the first Cup.

George Duncan beat Joe Turnesa 1 up for GB's only singles win; Charles Whitcombe halved with Gene Sarazen for GB's only other singles half-point.