What is the Ryder Cup? Well, in layman’s terms, the Ryder Cup is a biennial golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is jointly administered by the PGA of America and the PGA European Tour, and is contested every two years, the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe. The Ryder Cup is also the name of the trophy, after the person who donated it, Samuel Ryder. The Ryder Cup, and its counterpart the Presidents Cup, are unusual in the world of professional sports, since despite being high-profile events that bring in tens of millions of dollars in TV and sponsorship revenue the players receive no prize money. The event also has a significant financial impact on the local economy.
But, for every type of golf fan all over the world, Ryder Cup weekend is special. And while the United States and Europe may be divided on the course for three days, sports fans everywhere will be united to watch it unfold.
Well, there is somet...
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