Points won by the most successful pairing ever – Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal
Consecutive editions won by the US (1935-1955 and 1971-1983).
The first edition was held in Worcester, Massachusetts between the US and GB.
years, 20 days: Raymond Floyd's age in 1993 – the oldest player.
For the second time only, the 2018 edition tees off in continental Europe.
Record US points won by Billy Caspar (37 matches, 1961-1975).
years, 258 days: Sergio Garcia's age in 1999 – the youngest player.
final day points were won by Europe to win the 2012 edition ... the "Miracle at Medinah".
The first time the US lost on home soil, 13-15 in Dublin, Ohio.
Rome, Italy, will host the Ryder Cup for the first time in 2022.
Le Golf National can hold 80,000 fans.
The last time the US won on European soil, 13-15.
The first time a combined European team competed.
The 2018 cup is the 42nd edition, devised by British entrepreneur Sam Ryder.
Holes-in-one in Ryder Cup history. The only American is Scott Verplank in 2006.
Record European points won by Nick Faldo (11 matches, 1977-2007).
The competition has twice ended in a tie, first in 1969 and 1989 also.
