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Ryder Cup

British

/ raɪdə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of Ryder Cup

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

Example Sentences

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To play the course, the site of next year’s Ryder Cup, the groom divided the wedding guests into two teams vying for the “Fernando Cup,” with matching jerseys on each side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

McIlroy chased down Scheffler to win the 2022 Tour Championship, while Scheffler edged out McIlroy during singles play at last year’s Ryder Cup.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Jon Rahm will be eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in Ireland after striking a deal to continue playing on the DP World Tour and end a "stand-off."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Ministers say they are also considering whether to support bids to stage golf's Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup in the 2030s.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

As it stands, he is not a member in good standing and therefore ineligible for Europe's Ryder Cup team.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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