Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup, a privately owned entity founded in 1927 and headquartered in the UK, is a biennial men's golf competition featuring teams from Europe and the United States. Employing approximately 40 people as of 2023, ownership of the Ryder Cup's rights shifts between two entities depending on the competition's location: Ryder Cup Europe (a partnership between the European Tour Group, PGA of Great Britain and Ireland, and Confederation of Professional Golf) when held in Europe, and the PGA of America when held in the United States. Ryder Cup Europe's structure designates the European Tour Group as the managing partner for the European team, with the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland serving as the founding partner, and the Confederation of Professional Golf managing the Ryder Cup European Development Trust.