Ryder Cup

/ raɪdə /

noun

1. the trophy awarded in a professional golfing competition between teams representing Europe and the US

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ryder Cup¹

C20: named after Samuel Ryder (1859–1936), British businessman and golf patron

Example Sentences

Reed had another nickname in the past, "Captain America", for his talismanic exploits on his lone Ryder Cup appearance in 2018.

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He has not given up on being back for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland.

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Keegan Bradley fears he will "never get over" the USA's Ryder Cup defeat by Europe after enduring "one of the toughest times" of his life since the loss in New York.

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Despite a dramatic final day comeback attempt, Team USA gave themselves too much to do after Europe established a 5½-2½ lead on the opening day and extended that to 11½-4½ by the end of day two - the biggest lead going into the final day in modern Ryder Cup history.

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The next Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor in Ireland from September 17-19 2027.

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