2014 Ryder Cup matches were played to a maximum of 18 holes. If a match was level after 18 holes each side was awarded half a point. The Gleneagles Hotel, located one hour outside of Edinburgh and set in grounds of , had undergone a major redevelopment programme, partly in preparation for the 2014 Ryder Cup. The PGA Centenary Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and one of three at Gleneagles, currently measures off the championship tees. The course was awarded the Ryder Cup in 2001, and it was originally scheduled to host the matches in 2013, however this was delayed a year due
1924 PGA Championship won the first two titles in 1916 and 1919. The field of 32 for match play was determined by the 36-hole stroke play qualifier on Monday, September 15. All matches were 36 holes, in a five-round single-elimination tournament. Two-time defending champion Sarazen lost in the second round to semifinalist Larry Nabholtz, 2 & 1. Opened in 1917, the course was designed by Donald Ross. It is currently known as The Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort, and underwent a $4.5 million renovation in 2006. The match play format at the PGA Championship in 1924 called for 12 rounds (216