There are many ways to have a wager on the Ryder Cup – one of which is trying to work out what the winning margin or score will be. This is not always easy as there’s a lot of perms with 28 points on offer for both teams. However, despite this there is still a Ryder Cup correct score that has a massive 32% return since 1979.
The Ryder Cup Format Has Changed Many Times Over The Years – But Not Since 1979
Over the years the Ryder Cup format has chopped and changed more times than the US crowd shouting ‘get in the hole’.
Okay, that’s a small fib, as it’s only changed six times – but considering the event only started in 1927, that’s still quite a few amendments.
Back in the day, there only used to be 12 points in total on offer and over the years with various format tweaks the points have ranged from 12 to 32.
But the good news is the current way the Ryder Cup is played has been in force since 1979 – with the opening two days seeing two four-ball and foursomes sessions and the final day singles.
Meaning there are 28 points in total for both the USA and Europe teams to battle for – with the first to get to the magic 14.5 points (or more) the winners.
Therefore, there are many different Ryder Cup correct score permutations when it comes to trying to predict the exact outcome at Bethpage Golf Course this week.
The Most Popular Ryder Cup Score Since 1979 Is 14.5-13.5
With so many possible outcomes, you’d think trying to pin-point the 2025 Ryder Cup correct would be a guessing game.
Wrong.
With now 22 Ryder Cups played using today’s format – there has been one score that has popped up loads more than others.
Step forward the winning Ryder Cup correct score of 14.5-13.5, which in the last 22 renewals has come up a massive SEVEN times.
Meaning a cracking 32% return.
Of course, if you are having a wager on this type of bet – then you still need to pick the winning team – USA or Europe.
But a Europe 14.5-13.5 Ryder Cup win in 2025 can be backed at 12/1.
While a USA Ryder Cup win at 14.5-13.5 is 10/1.
So you could still back both outcomes at level stakes for a tidy profit.
With home advantage a big plus too, it’s no shock to see the USA as the Ryder Cup favourite in 2025 – with ALL of the last five tournaments going to the home side.
The next best Ryder Cup winning score since 1979 has been 16.5-11.5. A repeat of this for a USA win is 12/1 and 14/1 for Europe.
Ryder Cup Correct Scores Since 1979
| Correct Score | Wins | % Return |
| 14.5 – 13.5 | 7 | 32% |
| 16.5 – 11.5 | 4 | 18% |
| 18.5 – 9.5 | 3 | 14% |
| 17 – 11 | 2 | 10% |
| 15 – 13 | 2 | 10% |
| 15.5 – 12.5 | 1 | 4% |
| 14 – 14 | 1 | 4% |
| 17.5 – 10.5 | 1 | 4% |
| 19 – 9 | 1 | 4% |
What Was The Ryder Cup Correct Score In 2023?
The last Ryder Cup winning score was 16.5-11.5 (Europe), when played in 2023 at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy.
A repeat of this score for Europe can be backed at 14/1.
While the last time the Ryder Cup was played in the US – this saw a Ryder Cup score of 19-9 (USA), which is on the table this year at 30/1.
When Was The Last Ryder Cup 14.5-13.5 Correct Score?
So we know now that the 14.5-13.5 Ryder Cup winning score has been the most common – so when was the last?
Despite the great return, you have to go back to 2012 to find the last 14.5-13.5 winning score (Europe) – but this was also the last time the European team won the Ryder Cup in the USA.
That year was staged at Medina Country Club in Illinois, with captain Jose Maria Olazabal leading the Europe team.
See all seven of the 14.5-13.5 scorelines below and the winning side – with Europe winning four and USA three.
All 14.5-13.5 Ryder Cup Correct Scores (Since 1979)
- 2012 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 2010 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 1999 – USA 14.5-13.5
- 1997 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 1995 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 1991 – USA 14.5-13.5
- 1983 – USA 14.5-13.5
Ryder Cup 2025 Dates and 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 | Tie 12/1
Ryder Cup Results and Correct Scores and Winners Since 1979
- 2023 – Europe 16.5-11.5
- 2021 – USA 19-9
- 2018 – Europe 17.5-10.5
- 2016 – USA 17-11
- 2014 – Europe 16.5-11.5
- 2012 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 2010 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 2008 – USA 16.5-11.5
- 2006 – Europe 18.5-9.5
- 2004 – Europe 18.5-9.5
- 2002 – Europe 15.5-12.5
- 1999 – USA 14.5-13.5
- 1997 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 1995 – Europe 14.5-13.5
- 1993 – USA 15-13
- 1991 – USA 14.5-13.5
- 1989 – Europe/USA 14-14 (Europe retain)
- 1987 – Europe 15-13
- 1985 – Europe 16.5-11.5
- 1983 – USA 14.5-13.5
- 1981 – USA 18.5-9.5
- 1979 – USA 17-11
