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Ryder Cup Records & Key Statistics
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Ahead of this year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage, we look at some of the standout records and statistics relating to the famous golf competition between Team USA and Team Europe.
We’re just days away from the 2025 Ryder Cup and golf betting punters will be eagerly anticipating the opening day of action on Friday. At the time of writing, Team USA are favourites but momentum is with the Europeans in terms of the betting market.
Who will win? Only time will tell. For now, we’ve looked back through the history books at the biggest Ryder Cup records and most important statistics, including the most successful players, best performing rookie and the largest margin of victory at a Ryder Cup.
Ryder Cup Records By Player
Players With The Most Ryder Cup Appearances
- Phil Mickelson (12)
- Nick Faldo (11)
- Lee Westwood (11)
- Christy O’Connor Sr (10)
- Bernhard Langer (10)
- Sergio Garcia (10)
- Dai Rees (9)
- Jim Furyk (9)
Most Overall Matches Won At The Ryder Cup
- Sergio Garcia, Europe (25)
- Nick Faldo, Europe (23)
- Arnold Palmer, USA (22)
- Bernhard Langer, Europe (21)
- Lee Westwood, Europe (21)
Most Overall Points Won At Ryder Cup
- Sergio Garcia, Europe (28.5)
- Nick Faldo, Europe (25)
- Bernhard Langer, Europe (24)
- Lee Westwood, Europe (24)
- Billy Casper, USA (23.5)
- Colin Mongomerie, Europe (23.5)
Most Wins in Ryder Cup Foursome Matches
- Sergio Garcia, Europe (12)
- Bernhard Langer, Europe (11)
- Nick Faldo, Europe (10)
- Seve Ballesteros, Europe (10)
- Arnold Palmer, USA (9)
- Lanny Wadkins, USA (9)
- Lee Westwood, Europe (9)
Most Ryder Cup Four-Ball Wins
- Ian Woosnam, Europe (10)
- Jose Maria Olazabal, Europe (9)
- Sergio Garcia, Europe (9)
- Phil Mickelson, USA (8)
- Seve Ballesteros, Europe (8)
- Lee Westwood, Europe (8)
Most Wins in Ryder Cup Singles Matches
- Lee Trevino, USA (6)
- Billy Casper, USA (6)
- Peter Oosterhuis, Europe (6)
- Nick Faldo, Europe (6)
- Colin Montgomerie, Europe (6)
- Sam Snead, USA (6)
- Arnold Palmer, USA (6)
- Ian Poulter, Europe (6)
Players to Go 5-0-0 in A Single Ryder Cup
- Gardner Dickinson, USA (1967)
- Arnold Palmer, USA (1967)
- Larry Nelson, USA (1979)
- Francesco Molinari, Europe (2018)
- Dustin Johnson, USA (2021)
Youngest Captain In Ryder Cup History
- Arnold Palmer, USA (34 years, 31 days)
Oldest Captain In Ryder Cup History
- Tom Watson, USA (65 years, 22 days)
Oldest Player In Ryder Cup History
- Raymond Floyd, USA (51 years, 20 days)
Holes-in-One At The Ryder Cup
- Peter Butler, Europe (1973)
- Nick Faldo, Europe (1993)
- Constantino Rocca, Europe (1995)
- Howard Clark, Europe 1995)
- Paul Casey, Europe (2006)
- Scott Verplank, USA (2006)
Ryder Cup Records By Team
Largest Margin of Victory At A Ryder Cup
- 1967 Ryder Cup: USA won by a margin of 15 (23.5-8.5).
Most Consecutive Ryder Cup Wins
- USA 1971-83 (7)
- USA 1935-55 (7)
Ryder Cup Winners Since 2000
- 2023: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2021: United States 19, Europe 9
- 2018: Europe 17½, United States 10½
- 2016: United States 17, Europe 11
- 2014: Europe 16½, United States 11½
- 2012: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2010: Europe 14½, United States 13½
- 2008: United States 16½, Europe 11½
- 2006: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2004: Europe 18½, United States 9½
- 2002: Europe 15½, United States 12½
Ryder Cup Rookie Records
Rookies With Most Ryder Cup Wins
- Gardner Dickinson, USA (5)
- Larry Nelson, USA (5)
Youngest Rookie To Play At Ryder Cup
- Sergio Garcia, Europe (19 years, 258 days)
Oldest Rookie To Play At Ryder Cup
- Ted Ray, Europe (50 years, 67 days)
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
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