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The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. Originally contested between Great Britain and the United States, the first official Ryder Cup took place in 1927. The representation of "Great Britain and Ireland" was extended to include continental Europe from 1979.
The Ryder Cup is a golf competition contested by teams from Europe and the United States. The competition was originally contested between Great Britain and the United States; players from the Channel Islands also appeared on the British team, Republic of Ireland golfers were added to the British team in 1953 (although the team name was only changed to 'Great Britain and Ireland' for the 1973 ...
The following American Ryder Cup players are or have been related: [2] Joe Turnesa and Jim Turnesa were brothers. Jay Hebert and Lionel Hebert were brothers. Sam Snead was the uncle of J. C. Snead. Bob Goalby was the uncle of Jay Haas. Haas's mother Shirley was the sister of Goalby. [3] Jack Burke Jr. and Dave Marr were second cousins. [4]
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%). [1] [2]
The following European Ryder Cup players are or have been related: [2] Peter Alliss was the son of Percy Alliss. Ignacio Garrido is the son of Antonio Garrido. Ernest Whitcombe, Charles Whitcombe and Reg Whitcombe were brothers. All three played together in the 1935 Ryder Cup. Bernard Hunt and Geoffrey Hunt were brothers. They played together ...
However, since 1995, Europe has won 9 of the past 13 events. The United States holds the Ryder Cup following its 19-to-9 demolition in Whistling Straits in 2016, but has not won in Europe in 30 years.
The majority of the team were selected from the Ryder Cup points list which was based on prize money won in important tournaments. Generally one point was awarded for every $1,000 earned. The team consisted of: The leading eight players on the Ryder Cup points list, gained in the following events. 2017 major championships
The PGA increased purses and also gave out $100M for the Player Impact Program. ... the final day of the 44th Ryder Cup golf competition at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. ... FedEx Cup and $5 ...