The Ryder Cup is a men’s golf event between teams from the United States and Europe. The event takes place every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the US and Europe. The 2023 Ryder Cup was held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy.
NBC Sports presents comprehensive live coverage of the 44th Ryder Cup across NBC, GOLF Channel, Peacock, and RyderCup.com, beginning September 30 through October 2.
The Ryder Cup was first contested in 1927, and the Americans hold a 27-15-2 record in the prestigious competition.
Ryder Cup odds
We’ve gathered the best available odds on each team to win the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy. Click on the odds to bet now.
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Ryder Cup TV Schedule
Thursday, September 28: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET (Opening Ceremonies on Golf Channel)
Friday, September 29: 1:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET (USA)
Saturday, September 30: 1:30-3 a.m. ET (USA); 3 a.m.-12 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Sunday, October 1: 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
Ryder Cup teams and players
Team USA
The US Team is made up from the top six players in the points rankings with six captain’s picks.
- Collin Morikawa
- Dustin Johnson
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Brooks Koepka
- Justin Thomas
- Patrick Cantlay
- Tony Finau (CP)
- Xander Schauffele (CP)
- Jordan Spieth (CP)
- Harris English (CP)
- Daniel Berger (CP)
- Scottie Scheffler (CP)
- Fred Couples
- Jim Furyk
- Zach Johnson
- Davis Love III
- Phil Mickelson
The average age of Team USA is 29.08, with only Dustin Johnson over 32 years old. Team USA has 9 of the top 11 players in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), and none below 21.
European Team
- Jon Rahm
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Bernd Wiesberger
- Rory McIlroy (WP)
- Viktor Hovland (WP)
- Paul Casey (WP)
- Matthew Fitzpatrick (WP)
- Lee Westwood (WP)
- Ian Poulter (WC)
- Sergio Garcia (WC)
- Shane Lowry (WC)
European Team Captain is Padraig Harrington and others are vice captains.
- Robert Karlsson
- Luke Donald
- Martin Kaymer
- Graeme McDowell
- Henrik Stenson
The European team’s average age is 34.58 with six players above and below age 34. Jon Rahm is the only golfer in the top 12 of the OWGR, and the European team has six golfers ranked between 34-61 in the world.
Ryder Cup Format
Each of the first two days includes one four-match session of fourball and one four-match session of foursomes. The final day is reserved for 12 singles matches.
Four-Ball
Four-ball consists of each member of a two-man team playing their own ball. Four balls are in play each hole. The lowest of each teams two scores on each hole is counted. The team whose player has the lowest score wins the hole, and if the low scores are tied, then the hole is halved.
Foursomes
Foursomes consists of each two-man team playing one ball per hole with the players taking turns until each hole is complete. Golfers alternate hitting tee shots with one player leading off on odd-numbered holes and the other player hitting first on even-numbered holes. The team with the low score on each hole wins that hole. If their scores are tied, then the hole is halved.
Singles
In singles, each match features one player from each team. The player with the lower score on each hole wins that hole. If their scores are tied, then the hole is halved. The captains determine before any of the matches start where each player will be slotted 1 through 12.
Ryder Cup Scoring
The three days of matches consist of 28 total matches, and each match is worth one point. There are no extra holes in Ryder Cup matches. Should the two sides be tied after 18 holes, then the match is a draw and each side earns a halve (½ point). The first team to reach 14 ½ points wins the Ryder Cup. If the matches end in a 14-14 draw, the team holding the Ryder Cup retains it (Europe won in 2018).
Course tournament and info
- Course: Marco Simone Golf and Country Club
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Par: 71 / Yardage 7,181
- Date: September 29 – October 1
- Architect: Tom Fazio II
How to bet on the Ryder Cup
Leading sportsbooks at TheLines will be posting odds each day to bet on during the Ryder Cup. Starting with the four foursome (alternate shot) matches and four fourball (better ball) matches on Friday and ending with the 12 singles matches on Sunday. BetMGM will also have live betting to exact final scores and lowest hole scores for golf bettors and enthusiasts.
Recent Ryder Cup winners and pre-tournament odds
- In the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National in Minnesota, USA was -175 and Europe +190 with a tie +1300. USA won the Ryder Cup 17-11.
- In the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France, USA was -170 and Europe +170 with a tie +1200. Europe won the Ryder Cup 17.5 to 10.5.
- The US won the Ryder Cup in 2021 by a 19-9 score. The event was held at Whistling Straights in Wisconsin. The US had -187 pre-tournament odds to win.