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Ryder Cup
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noun
- the Ryder Cupthe trophy awarded in a professional golfing competition between teams representing Europe and the US
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of Ryder Cup1
Example Sentences
It will be at least a decade before the Ryder Cup could be staged in England - Bolton is staging an audacious bid to hold the 2035 match - so the time would appear ripe for the Solheim Cup to come to England for the first time.
Having missed a par putt to win in regulation, McIlroy rolled in a three-footer for birdie on the first extra hole to deny his Ryder Cup team-mate and claim the biggest victory of his life.
The burden of expectation weighs heavier on McIlroy than his European Ryder Cup team-mate Rose.
McIlroy hit a superb six-under 66 - the lowest round of the day - to move two behind his European Ryder Cup team-mate.
Rose has put together a stellar career, in which he has secured 25 professional wins, topped the world rankings and spearheaded Ryder Cup success - but fallen agonisingly short at Augusta on several occasions.
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What is the Ryder Cup?
The RyderÌýCup is a golf competition between a team of U.S. players and a team of European players.
The trophy awarded to the winning team is also called the Ryder Cup.
The event is especially known for the rivalry between the two sides—especially since golf is not usually a team sport.
The event usually alternates between locations in the U.S. and Europe.
When is theÌýRyder Cup?
The Ryder Cup usually takes place every two years starting in September. The 2023 Ryder Cup is scheduled for September 29–October 1, 2023.
More information and context on theÌýRyder Cup
The Ryder Cup was first officially held in 1927, growing out of similar competitions that had been held prior to that.
The event is named for English merchant and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder, who funded its establishment. It was intended to feature the best players from the United States and Britain. The British team expanded in 1973 to allow players from Ireland, and then again in 1979 to allow players from all of Europe.
The word cup refers to a trophy and is used in the names of many other sports tournaments, such as the World Cup and the Stanley Cup.
What are some terms that often get used in discussing the Ryder Cup?
How isÌýRyder Cup discussed in real life?
The Ryder Cup is especially known for the sense of rivalry it creates among U.S. and European players and fans.
Great group of Ryder Cup Players. Go USA!
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods)
What an incredible Ryder Cup week,again. I couldn't be prouder of my teammates and my captain.Thanks for all the support. Time to celebrate!
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia)
Nice half point there! And congrats , what an amazing Ryder cup you had! Super special !
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial)
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True or False?
The Ryder Cup takes place at a British golf course every two years.
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