The Ryder Cup is one of golf’s leading competitions, and one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Taking place every two years, it features two teams of 12 golfers: one from Europe, and one from the United States. Over the course of three days, golfers compete in various types of matches, with wins being worth one point, and ties worth half a point. Whichever team earns more than 14 points overall wins the competition. As of 2023, the
Which golfers have played in the Ryder Cup?
Many big names have played in the Ryder Cup over the years. Phil Mickelson is the
golfer with the most Ryder Cup appearances, having featured a total of 12 times between 1995 and 2018. Despite being the
golfer with the highest career earnings behind Tiger Woods, Mickelson has not earned anything directly from the Ryder Cup – the competition does not award any prize money. Other iconic golfers that have played in the Cup include Sergio Garcia, who holds a number of records in the competition. Garcia is the
golfer with the most Ryder Cup points, as well as the
golfer with the most Ryder Cup match wins.
What is the Solheim Cup?
The Solheim Cup is the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, following a similar format every two years. First played in 1990, the United States has the
most Solheim Cup titles, emerging victorious on 10 occasions. Meanwhile, the
television audience of the Solheim Cup grew in 2023, with a peak UK audience of 734 thousand viewers. In terms of individual records, two golfers stand out in particular: Europe’s Laura Davies is the
record point winner in the Solheim Cup, with 25 points earned across 12 competitions. Meanwhile, Cristie Kerr has played a starring role for the United States and is the team’s
record Solheim Cup match winner.
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