Activities Sports & Athletics The Ryder Cup: USA vs. Europe Records, History and Results of the Ryder Cup Matches Share PINTEREST Email Print Andrew Redington/Getty Images Sports & Athletics Golf Golf Tournaments Basics History Gear Golf Courses Famous Golfers Baseball Bicycling Billiards Bodybuilding Bowling Boxing Car Racing Cheerleading Extreme Sports Football Gymnastics Ice Hockey Martial Arts Professional Wrestling Skateboarding Skating Paintball Soccer Swimming & Diving Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Other Activities Learn More By Brent Kelley Brent Kelley Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 07/31/19 The Ryder Cup is played every other year between teams of golfers representing the U.S. and Europe. Below you'll find results of each competition, and each match within each competition, plus records, history and more. 2020 Ryder Cup When: Sept. 25-27, 2020 Where: Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisc. Captains: Europe - Padraig Harrington. USA - Steve Stricker Ticket info 2018 Ryder Cup Final Score: Europe 17.5, USA 10.5 When: Sept. 28-30, 2018 Where: Le Golf National (Albatros Course) in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France Captains: Europe - Thomas Bjorn; USA - Jim Furyk Team Members Team USA: Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Webb Simpson, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Tony Finau.Team Europe: Francesco Molinari, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Alex Noren, Thorbjorn Olesen, Paul Casey, Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, Henrik Stenson. Recent Ryder Cups 2016 Ryder Cup FInal score: USA 17, Europe 11 When: Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016 Where: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota Captains: USA - Davis Love III; Europe - Darren Clarke 2014 Ryder Cup Final Score: Europe 16.5, USA 11.5 When: Sept. 26-28, 2014 Where: Gleneagles (PGA Centenary Course), Scotland Captains: USA - Tom Watson; Europe - Paul McGinley All Ryder Cup ScoresFind the scores of all Ryder Cup competitions dating to the first year the matches were played, 1927. Ryder Cup Rankings, Records, History, FAQs Top 10 Golfers in Ryder Cup HistoryWhich golfers have excelled the most playing Ryder Cup matches? Here is our ranking of the Top 10, counting down from 10 to No. 1. Ryder Cup RecordsCheck out this list of the bests and worsts in the history of the competition, including the best and worst winning percentages among players. Ryder Cup FAQs: How are golfers selected for the Europe and USA teams? What is the format and schedule of play at the Ryder Cup? Who is the Ryder Cup named after? How many holes-in-ones have been made in the Ryder Cup? How many brothers or fathers-and-sons have played in the Ryder Cup? Ryder Cup CaptainsWho are all the individuals who've captained a Ryder Cup team? Here's the list of Ryder Cup captains. History of the Ryder CupThe Ryder Cup competition has gone through many changes over the years. Our history of the Ryder Cup looks at the origins of the competition, the changes to formats and teams, and how American dominance has given way to a fierce competitiveness that has made the Ryder Cup one of the most popular sporting events in the world. Interesting facts about the Ryder Cup trophy Greatest Ryder Cup ComebacksWhich teams have staged the greatest come-from-behind victories? We rank the greatest comebacks in Cup history. Future Ryder Cups 2020: Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisc. 2022: Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy 2024: Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, N.Y. 2026: The Golf Course at Adare Manor, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland 2028: Hazeltine National, Chaska, Minn. 2030: TBD 2032:The Olympic Club, San Francisco, Calif. 2034: TBD 2046: Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Md. Match Play Primer Keeping Score in Match Play1-up, 2-down, 3-and-2, 5-and-3 ... dormie, halved, all square ... what does it all mean? This article explains how score is kept in match play, and what all those numbers mean. Match Play FormatsThe most common match play formats are singles, foursomes and fourballs. This articles explains the basics of how each format works. Rules Differences in Match PlayThe rules for match play and stroke play differ in key ways, the most basic being the very way the two types of golf are played. This article explores some of the differences, large and small, in the rules for match play and stroke play. Match Play StrategyMany golfers love match play for its different strategies. Golfers have a lot to consider when playing match play, and this article goes into the different strategies and tactics that are employed. Match Play Terms to Know Conceded Putt Dormie Fourballs Foursomes Halved