THE Ryder Cup is a golf tournament between Europe and the United States - and it's seen as golf’s most famous team competition.
The Americans will look to get a consecutive win under their belt after they won the competition in 2021 in a dominant fashion.
It will be tough, however, as the USA has not had success on European Soil since 1993.
The 44th Ryder Cup will begin in late September 2023 and end at the start of October.
What is the Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup has been around since 1927 and is now as prominent as ever.
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The team-based golf tournament is between Europe and the United States with many famous golfers participating in the competition.
The Ryder Cup is played every two years with the venue either in Europe or USA.
A famous man by the name of Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy to use, is the reason for the competition being called The Ryder Cup.
Who has the most Ryder Cup wins?
The most Ryder Cup wins belong to the United States, with them running out winners on 27 occasions out of 43 matches.
However, since Europe became a full-continent team in 1979, the Euros have triumphed in 11 of 20 matches.
The USA have won eight times since then with six wins on home soil and just two away.
This year the Ryder Cup will be played in Europe at the Macro Simone Golf and Country Club just outside Rome, Italy.
Who is the best player in Ryder Cup history?
It is well said that the greatest player to play in the Ryder Cup is Nick Faldo, the English-born golfer who had the greatest point record with 25 in 11 appearances until Sergio Garcia broke it in 2018.
Another name is Seve Ballesteros who is synonymous with the Ryder Cup, the Spaniard had a brilliant connection with fellow compatriot Jose Maria Olazabal as they won 12 points in 15 matches together, and they were called the “Spanish Armada” by fans.