Ryder Cup
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Ryder Cup
C20: named after Samuel Ryder (1859–1936), British businessman and golf patron
Example Sentences
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Six consecutive pars followed before the 2023 US Ryder Cup captain closed with a birdie to finish on a 19-under total of 197.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
He said he was also joining forces with other mayors for a "Great Northern" Olympic bid across the north of England, and a plan was also afoot to host the Ryder Cup in Bolton.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, Burns, Clark’s teammate at the 2023 Ryder Cup, was surging up the leaderboard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Donald has captained the European team to two consecutive wins in the Ryder Cup and will be the first skipper to ever win three in a row if they are victorious in Ireland next year.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
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