The first Ryder cup was played in 1927 at Worchester Country Club, Worcester, Massachusetts. The matches were between the United States and Great Britain. The US captain was Walter Hegan, the GB captain was Ted Ray. The US won 9 1/2- 2 1/2.
How does the PGA pick captains for the Ryder cup?
The 2008 Ryder Cup Captain is Paul Azinger. For a full list of Ryder Cup Captains go here. http://pgatouriststatbank.blogspot.com/search/label/Ryder%20Cup%20Captains%20List%20and%20Records For more stats on the Ryder Cup http://pgatouriststatbank.blogspot.com
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Colin Montgomery for Europe, Corey Pavin for USA.
In the Ryder cup there are only two teams, American and European.
It's always been 4
Samuel ryder donated the cup 1927. it was in 1985 when the European team won it the first time.
They are all Americans only in the team.
He captained the team in 2002.
Although Golf is mainly an individual game Tiger Woods has played for a couple of team, The US Ryder Cup Team, US Presidents Cup team, for USA in the World Cup and for Isleworth in the Tavistock Cup.
There was no Ryder Cup in 2011. It is only held every 2 years.There is no Ryder Cup in 2011
You will need to be picked by your local Golfing Union or Association.