Loaded Pub Quiz - THE RYDER CUP
On 26th September, it’s time to put your clubs down and your pints up. We’re talking the Ryder Cup: that glorious bi-annual bust-up where Europe and the USA scrap it out on the fairways like it’s the World Cup with better trousers. From miracle comebacks to dodgy putt concessions, we’ve cooked up 20 questions that’ll separate the armchair caddies from the real clubhouse legends. Grip it, sip it, and let’s see if you’ve got the balls for it.
Round 1 – Ryder Cup Basics
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In which year was the first Ryder Cup held?
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Which two teams compete in the Ryder Cup?
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How often is the Ryder Cup played?
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Which country hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup?
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Who is the Ryder Cup named after?
Round 2 – Players & Captains
6. Who was the European captain in the 2012 “Miracle at Medinah”?
7. Which American golfer famously sank the winning putt in 1991’s “War on the Shore”?
8. Who is the only golfer to have played in 12 consecutive Ryder Cups?
9. Which European player earned the nickname “Mr Ryder Cup”?
10. Who captained Team USA in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits?
Round 3 – Memorable Moments
11. At which course did the 1999 Ryder Cup “Battle of Brookline” take place?
12. In 1987, Europe won its first Ryder Cup on US soil—where was it played?
13. Which player celebrated a crucial putt in 2012 by cupping his hand to his ear at the crowd?
14. Which US golfer conceded a putt to Jack Nicklaus in the famous “Concession” of 1969?
15. In 2018, which European pairing went 4–0 in their matches?
Round 4 – Records & Stats
16. Who holds the record for the most points won in Ryder Cup history?
17. Which country has hosted the most Ryder Cups in Europe?
18. What’s the maximum number of points a team can score in a modern Ryder Cup?
19. Which player has the highest win percentage in Ryder Cup history (minimum 15 matches played)?
20. In which year did the Ryder Cup adopt the current Europe vs USA format, replacing Great Britain & Ireland?
Answers below...
Round 1 – Ryder Cup Basics
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1927
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USA and Europe
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Every two years
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France (Le Golf National, Paris)
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Samuel Ryder
Round 2 – Players & Captains
6. José María Olazábal
7. The winning putt for USA in 1991 was technically Bernhard Langer’s miss for Europe; the clinching US player was Hale Irwin. (1 point for either)
8. Nick Faldo
9. Ian Poulter
10. Steve Stricker
Round 3 – Memorable Moments
11. The Country Club, Brookline, Massachusetts
12. Muirfield Village
13. Ian Poulter
14. Tony Jacklin (putt conceded by Jack Nicklaus)
15. Francesco Molinari & Tommy Fleetwood (“Moliwood”)
Round 4 – Records & Stats
16. Sergio García
17. England
18. 28 points
19. Francesco Molinari (100% in 2018, but all-time with minimum matches: Ian Poulter leads among veterans)
20. 1979