The Ryder Cup officially started in 1927, with the first matches played on June 3–4, 1927, at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Quick Scoop: When did the Ryder Cup start?

  • The first Ryder Cup was held in 1927.
  • Dates: June 3–4, 1927.
  • Venue: Worcester Country Club, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Teams: United States vs Great Britain.
  • Result: United States won 9.5–2.5 in the inaugural contest.

A tiny bit of lore

Golf historians sometimes mention an unofficial “proto” Ryder Cup-style match in 1926 at Wentworth in England, but this is not recognized as the official start because the trophy was never presented and it was later stripped from the record. The tournament’s official history therefore counts 1927 at Worcester as the true beginning of the Ryder Cup.

So if you’re answering a trivia question about “when did Ryder Cup start,” the correct, official answer is: 1927.

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