The Ryder Cup is a men’s team golf competition between Europe and the USA, first held in 1927. The current champions are Europe, having won the 2018 Ryder Cup 17½-10½ at Le Golf National in Paris, France.
The Ryder Cup takes place between a team of 12 golfers from Europe and 12 from the USA. On the Friday and Saturday, there are 4 fourballs matches in the morning and 4 foursomes matches in the afternoon. On the Sunday, there are 12 singles matches with all of the players taking part. Each match is played for one point, with the winner of the Ryder Cup being the team which scores most points. If the event finishes in a tie of 14 points, the Ryder Cup is retained by the current holders.
When is the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup takes place every 2 years, usually in mid to late September. The next edition was due to be held in 2020 between the 25th – 27th September 2020, however this was postponed by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next edition will therefore take place between the 24th and 26th September 2021.
Where is the Ryder Cup?
The event takes place at alternating courses between Europe and the USA. The 2021 Ryder Cup will be taking place at Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin in the USA. The course has previously hosted the 2004, 2010 and 2015 PGA Championships, as well as the 2007 U.S. Senior Open.
Address: Whistling Straits, N8501 Lakeshore Road, Sheboygan, WI 53083, USA
Future events are to take place at:
29th September – 1st October 2023 (Europe) – Marco Simone, Rome, Italy
2025 (USA) – Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, New York
2027 (Europe) – Adare Manor, Adare, Republic of Ireland
2029 (USA) – Hazeltine National, Chaska, Minnesota
2031 (Europe) – TBD
2033 (USA) – The Olympic Club, San Francisco, California
2035 (Europe) – TBD
2037 (USA) – Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland
How do I get there?
Event specific travel information for the 2021 Ryder Cup will be released closer to the event.
Whistling Straits is located approximately 10 miles away from the village of Kohler, which is 60 miles north of Milwaukee, 60 miles south of Green Bay and 140 miles north of Chicago.
Air: The closest international airports to Whistling Straits include:
Chicago – O’Hare International Airport (140 miles / 2 hours)
Green Bay – Austin Straubel International Airport (60 miles / 1 hour)
Milwaukee – General Mitchell International Airport (60 miles / 1 hour)
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Driving Directions – Northbound on I-43
1. Take exit 126 for WI-23 West
2. Keep right, follow signs for WI-23 West/Kohler/Plymouth and merge onto WI-23 West /WI-23 Trunk West/Kohler Memorial Dr
3. Take the County Hwy-Y exit toward Kohler
4. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
5. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Southbound on I-43
1. Merge onto WI-23 West via exit 126 toward Sheboygan/Kohler
2. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
3. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
4. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Westbound on State Highway 23 (Or Kohler Memorial Drive)
1. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
2. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
3. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Driving Directions – Eastbound on State Highway 23
1. Take the County Hwy-Y exit (South) toward Kohler
2. Turn slight right onto Highland Drive
3. The Village of Kohler is approximately 1 mile from the exit
Where to stay in Sheboygan
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How do I get tickets to the Ryder Cup?
Ticket registration for the 2021 Ryder Cup has now closed. Ticket exchange and travel packages are still available through the official provider of the PGA of America by clicking here.
If you want to sign up for ticketing information for the 2023 Ryder Cup, you can do so on the official website here.
Further Information
Whistling Straits Official Website
Sports Tourist Blog of the 2018 Ryder Cup
Previous Ryder Cup Tournaments
| Year | Venue | Result | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Le Golf National, Paris, France | 17½ - 10½ | Europe |
| 2016 | Hazeltine National GC, Minnesota, USA | 17 - 11 | USA |
| 2014 | Gleneagles, Perthshire, Scotland | 16½ - 11½ | Europe |
| 2012 | Medinah Country Club, Illinois, USA | 14½ - 13½ | Europe |
| 2010 | The Celtic Manor Resort, City of Newport, Wales | 14½ - 13½ | Europe |
| 2008 | Valhalla Golf Club, Kentucky, USA | 16½ - 11½ | USA |
| 2006 | The K Club, Co. Kildare, Ireland | 18½ - 9½ | Europe |
| 2004 | Oakland Hills CC, Michiga, USA | 18½ - 9½ | Europe |
| 2002 | The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, England | 15½ - 12½ | Europe |
| 1999 | The Country Club, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA | 14½ - 13½ | USA |
| 1997 | Valderrama GC, Sotogrande, Spain | 14½ - 13½ | Europe |
| 1995 | Oak Hill CC, New York, USA | 14½ - 13½ | Europe |
| 1993 | The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, England | 15 - 13 | USA |
| 1991 | Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA | 14½ - 13½ | USA |
| 1989 | The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, England | 14 - 14 | Tied |
| 1987 | Muirfield Village GC, Ohio, USA | 15 - 13 | Europe |
| 1985 | The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, England | 16½ - 11½ | Europe |
| 1983 | PGA National GC, Florida, USA | 14½ - 13½ | USA |
| 1981 | Walton Heath GC, Surrey, England | 18½ - 9½ | USA |
| 1979 | The Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA | 17 - 11 | USA |
| 1977 | Royal Lytham & St Annes, St Annes, England | 12½ - 7½ | USA |
| 1975 | Laurel Valley GC, Pennsylvania, USA | 21 - 11 | USA |
| 1973 | Muirfield, Edinburgh, Scotland | 19 - 13 | USA |
| 1971 | Old Warson CC, Missouri, USA | 18½ - 13½ | USA |
| 1969 | Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, England | 16 - 16 | Tied |
| 1967 | Champions GC, Texas, USA | 23½ - 8½ | USA |
| 1965 | Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, England | 19½ - 12½ | USA |
| 1963 | East Lake CC, Georgia, USA | 23 - 9 | USA |
| 1961 | Royal Lytham & St Annes, St Annes, England | 14½ - 9½ | USA |
| 1959 | Eldorado CC, California, USA | 8½ - 3½ | USA |
| 1957 | Lindrick GC, Yorkshire, England | 7½ - 4½ | GB&I |
| 1955 | Thunderbird CC, California, USA | 8 - 4 | USA |
| 1953 | Wentworth GC, Surrey, England | 6½ - 5½ | USA |
| 1951 | Pinehurst GC, North Carolina, USA | 9½ - 2½ | USA |
| 1949 | Ganton GC, Scarborough, England | 7 - 5 | USA |
| 1947 | Portland GC, Oregon, USA | 11 - 1 | USA |
| 1937 | Southport & Ainsdale GC, Southport, England | 8 - 4 | USA |
| 1935 | Ridgewood CC, New Jersey, USA | 9 - 3 | USA |
| 1933 | Southport & Ainsdale GC, Southport, England | 6½ - 5½ | GB&I |
| 1931 | Scioto CC, Ohio, USA | 9 - 3 | USA |
| 1929 | Moortown GC, Leeds, England | 7 - 5 | GB&I |
| 1927 | Worcester CC, Massachusetts, USA | 9½ - 2½ | USA |