2020 Ryder Cup total of 28 points available, 14½ points are required to win the Cup, and 14 points are required for the defending champion to retain the Cup. All matches are played to a maximum of 18 holes. 2020 Ryder Cup The 43rd Ryder Cup Matches will be held in the United States from September 25 to 27, 2020, on the Straits course at Whistling Straits, Haven, Wisconsin. Team Europe are the reigning holders after their 17.5-10.5 victory over USA in 2018 at Golf National. The Ryder Cup is a match play event, with each match worth one point. The competition format
1995 Ryder Cup to 9. For the first time, they overcame a deficit entering the singles to win the Cup. The unheralded Irish rookie Philip Walton secured victory for Europe by defeating Jay Haas by one hole. The next Ryder Cup where Europe won from behind was 2012, also held in the U.S. The Ryder Cup is a match play event, with each match worth one point. The competition format used in 1995 was as follows: With a total of 28 points, 14½ points were required to win the Cup, and 14 points were required for the defending champion to retain the Cup.