The Ryder Cup is one of the most anticipated events in golf.
Unlike tour events, the Ryder Cup occurs biennially, meaning the tournament is played once every other year. As currently constructed, the competition pits a team of golfers representing the United States and a team of golfers representing Europe, a change instituted in 1979.
Since the tournament was first introduced in the late 1920s, some of the most iconic names in golf have taken part, with both teams bringing in their fair share of victories.
Here’s a look back at year-by-year winners from 1927 through the most recent tournament, and a tally of how many wins each team has picked up at the event.
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Ryder Cup winners by year
The first-ever Ryder Cup was held in 1927, and it is held every other year.
There was no Ryder Cup between 1939 and 1945 because of World War II, and the 2001 event was postponed a year because of the Sept. 11 attacks. The schedule moved back to odd years when the 2020 Ryder Cup was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| YEAR | WINNER | SCORE | LOCATION |
| 1927 | United States | 9.5-2.5 | Massachusetts, United States |
| 1929 | Great Britain | 7-5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1931 | United States | 9-3 | Ohio, United States |
| 1933 | Great Britain | 6.5-5.5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1935 | United States | 9-3 | New Jersey, United States |
| 1937 | United States | 8-4 | England, Great Britain |
| 1947 | United States | 11-1 | Oregon, United States |
| 1949 | United States | 7-5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1951 | United States | 9.5-2.5 | North Carolina, United States |
| 1953 | United States | 6.5-5.5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1955 | United States | 8-4 | California, United States |
| 1957 | Great Britain | 7.5-4.5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1959 | United States | 8.5-3.5 | California, United States |
| 1961 | United States | 14.5-9.5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1963 | United States | 23-9 | Georgia, United States |
| 1965 | United States | 19.5-12.5 | England, Great Britain |
| 1967 | United States | 23.5-8.5 | Texas, United States |
| 1969 | Tied | 16-16 | England, Great Britain |
| 1971 | United States | 18.5-13.5 | Missouri, United States |
| 1973 | United States | 19-13 | Scotland, GB & Ireland |
| 1975 | United States | 21-11 | Pennsylvania, United States |
| 1977 | United States | 12.5-7.5 | England, GB & Ireland |
| 1979 | United States | 17-11 | West Virginia, United States |
| 1981 | United States | 18.5-9.5 | England, Europe |
| 1983 | United States | 14.5-13.5 | Florida, United States |
| 1985 | Europe | 16.5-11.5 | England, Europe |
| 1987 | Europe | 15-13 | Ohio, United States |
| 1989 | Tied | 14-14 | England, Europe |
| 1991 | United States | 14.5-13.5 | South Carolina, United States |
| 1993 | United States | 15-13 | England, Europe |
| 1995 | Europe | 14.5-13.5 | New York, United States |
| 1997 | Europe | 14.5-13.5 | Spain, Europe |
| 1999 | United States | 14.5-13.5 | Massachusetts, United States |
| 2002 | Europe | 15.5-12.5 | England, Europe |
| 2004 | Europe | 18.5-9.5 | Michigan, United States |
| 2006 | Europe | 18.5-9.5 | Ireland, Europe |
| 2008 | United States | 16.5-11.5 | Kentucky, United States |
| 2010 | Europe | 14.5-13.5 | Wales, Europe |
| 2012 | Europe | 14.5-13.5 | Illinois, United States |
| 2014 | Europe | 16.5-11.5 | Scotland, Europe |
| 2016 | United States | 17-11 | Minnesota, United States |
| 2018 | Europe | 17.5-10.5 | France, Europe |
| 2021 | United States | 19-9 | Wisconsin, United States |
| 2023 | Europe | 16.5-11.5 | Italy, Europe |
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Who has won the most Ryder Cups?
The United States has the most Ryder Cup wins.
How many times has USA won the Ryder Cup?
The USA has won the Ryder Cup 27 times in 44 tries. The United States’ overall record at the Ryder Cup is 27-15-2.
How many times has Europe won the Ryder Cup?
Europe has 12 wins since the format changed to USA vs. Europe in 1979.
Overall, the teams representing Europe (1979-Present), Great Britain and Ireland (1927-1977) have won the Ryder Cup a total of 15 times.
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Who won the first Ryder Cup?
The United States won the first Ryder Cup in 1927. The first-ever Ryder Cup was held at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass.
