Team Europe travel to America in an attempt to successfully retain the Ryder Cup. But just when was the last time the Europeans won the Ryder Cup on US soil?
After sweeping Team USA aside two years ago at Marco Simone in Rome at the 44th Ryder Cup, Team Europe aim to win the biennial team golf event on US soil for the first time in 13 years.
When Did Europe Last Win The Ryder Cup In America?
There have been a total of 22 Ryder Cup’s in history played on American soil.
Despite winning 15 Ryder Cup’s in total (including Great Britain & Ireland), Team Europe have won just four of these when competing away from home on US soil.
Hence why golf betting sites are giving Keegan Bradley and Team USA the edge this year as the 4/6 favourites to regain the Ryder Cup.
Evidently, Team Europe aren’t as strong on the road as they are when hosting a Ryder Cup. Like in any sport, you’re likely to have a far better record at home. This goes for football, rugby and a wide range of other sports.
On the flip side, USA have won just 10 of their 27 Ryder Cup’s on European soil, with their last triumph across the Atlantic Sea coming way back in 1993 – 32 years ago!
Although Europe have won just four of their 11 away Ryder Cup’s in America, they have enjoyed success on US soil far more recently than Team USA have. In fact, Europe have won three Ryder Cup’s on US soil since the Americans last won in Europe.
Europe’s four wins on US soil came in 1987 at Muirfield Village in Ohio, 1995 at Oak Hill in New York, 2004 at Oakland Hills in Michigan and in 2012 at Medinah in Illinois.
Three of these have come in the last 30 years. This proves that although America’s record is better overall in the Ryder Cup both at home and on the road, it’s Europe who have enjoyed far more recent success on their travels.
Team Europe captain Luke Donald clearly has his work cut out this year at Bethpage Black, especially against a US team who are being paid at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Europe Ryder Cup Record When Playing In USA
The Ryder Cup has been contested between Europe and America from 1979 onwards, with a total of 11 biennial tournaments in this 46 year period (not including the upcoming event).
Europe have had far more success at the Ryder Cup in general than Great Britain & Ireland did before hand prior to 1979.
Here is a brief look at Team Europe’s record when playing the Ryder Cup away from home in on US soil:
- ⛳ Played: 11
- ✅ Won: 4
- ❌ Lost: 7
Great Britain & Ireland Ryder Cup Record When Playing On US Soil
Prior to the Ryder Cup being contested between Europe and America, it was a Great British team who locked horns with Team USA.
This was the case for the first 19 Ryder Cup’s, before it then became Great Britain & Ireland vs Team USA. This was the case from 1973-1977, before it became Europe vs America from 1979 onwards.
Here is a brief look at the GB & Ireland record when playing the Ryder Cup away from home on US soil, before it became Team Europe:
- ⛳ Played: 11
- ✅ Won: 0
- ❌ Lost: 11
Ryder Cup 2025 Odds
Despite winning the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome in emphatic fashion two years ago, Europe are in fact underdogs this time around for the 2025 Ryder Cup in New York.
Europe need just 14 points to retain the Ryder Cup and lift the trophy, with 14.5 points required for the US to regain the Ryder Cup.
Team USA need 14.5 points regardless if they are to win outright and lift the trophy, with Team Europe needing 14 points to lift the trophy, which would be a tie, or 14.5 points to win it outright.
The last time Europe won the Ryder Cup on US soil was of course 13 years ago, hence why the Americans are favourites to triumph at Bethpage Black.
Below are the latest odds on the 2025 Ryder Cup:
- USA to win outright: 4/6
- USA to lift trophy: 4/6
- Europe to win outright: 6/4
- Europe to lift trophy: 6/5
- Tie: 12/1
Note: Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change
2025 Ryder Cup – Event Info
- 🏌️ Event: 2025 Ryder Cup
- 📅 Date: Fri 26 Sept – Sun 28 Sept
- 🕛 Opening Tee Time: Approx. 1.00pm BST
- 🏆 Defending Champions: Europe
- 📺 TV Channel: Sky Sports
- ⛳️ Venue: Bethpage Black Course | Farmingdale, New York, USA
- 🎲 Odds: Europe 6/5 | USA 4/6
