Ryder Cup

British

/ raɪdə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Ryder Cup

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

Example Sentences

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Woodland said he decided to keep playing, against the advice of his caddie, because he was competing alongside two members of the US Ryder Cup team, for which he was about to serve as a vice captain.

From BBC

This Ryder Cup captaincy journey has given me so much focus, so much purpose and it is something I don't take for granted.

From BBC

"It's a real privilege and I am certainly looking forward to another home Ryder Cup."

From BBC

In February eight players were granted releases by the DP World Tour to participate in LIV Golf events this year, allowing them to retain memberships and remain eligible for Ryder Cup selection.

From BBC

Donald's reappointment always felt like a no-brainer – certainly from the perspective of the European Ryder Cup committee trying mastermind another home victory, the players who adore and admire the Englishman, and the thousands of European fans who jubilantly chanted "two more years" as they partied at Bethpage.

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