QUIZ: You’ll have to be a complete Ryder Cup die-hard to get full marks in our quiz

Team Europe vs. Team USA, let’s go get it!

The 44th Ryder Cup gets underway, just outside of Rome, from Friday, September 29, and it is shaping up to be another classic. To get you in the mood for all the golfing action, we’ve teed up a great Ryder Cup quiz.

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Team USA wiped the floor with their European counterparts, at Whistling Straits, in 2021 and are heading to Italy with history in their mind. It has been 30 years since an American team won the cup on European soil, and they fancy their back-to-back chances.

Now that we’ve got you psyched, let’s get quizzing!

ROUND 1: RECORDS
What pairing have played together the most times at The Ryder Cup?

Jordan Spieth & Patrick Reed

Seve Ballesteros & José María Olazábal

Darren Clarke & Lee Westwood

Keegan Bradley & Phil Mickelson

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In 1999, what golfer became the youngest ever member on Team Europe?

Sergio Garcia

Graeme McDowell

Ian Poulter

Jesper Parnevik

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What golfing legend was the oldest ever USA captain, at the 2014 Ryder Cup?

Jack Nicklaus

Arnold Palmer

Tom Watson

Fuzzy Zoeller

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When was the last time the USA defeated Europe outside of America to claim a Ryder Cup?

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1999

2018

1987

1993

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Since it became the USA against Europe, in 1979, who has won The Ryder Cup more times?

Team USA

Team Europe

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ROUND 2: LAST TIME OUT
Team USA were dominant at the last staging of The Ryder Cup, with a record scoreline victory. What was it?

16-12

19-9

22-6

24-4

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Who was captain of Team Europe?

Padraig Harrington

Darren Clarke

Henrik Stenson

Nick Faldo

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Who ended up scoring the most points for Team Europe in their 19-9 defeat?

Viktor Hovland

Matt Fitzpatrick

Rory McIlroy

Jon Rahm

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Rory McIlroy played four matches. How many wins did he finish with?

0

1

2

3

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What American golfer, and former world No.1, claimed a perfect 5-0-0 record?

Daniel Berger

Harris English

Dustin Johnson

Tony Finau

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ROUND 3: MAGIC MOMENTS
Who sank the putt that sealed a memorable comeback, in 2012, commonly known as The Miracle at Medinah?

Martin Kaymer

Marcel Siem

Álvaro Quirós

Graeme McDowell

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The 1991 Ryder Cup is commonly referred to as 'The War by the Shore'. Where did it take place?

Augusta National

Oakland Hills Country Club

The Greenbrier

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

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In 1987, Eamonn Darcy defeated Ben Crenshaw in singles to help Team Europe beat USA. What may have helped Darcy's cause?

Crenshaw had his driver stolen by a fan

Crenshaw broke his putter on the 6th hole, and had to use a 1-iron to putt

Darcy's approach to the 18th hole struck an albatross and stayed in bounds

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Paul McGinley sank the winning putt for Team Europe in 2002, at what golf course?

K Club

Valhalla

Le Golf National

The Belfry

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Darren Clarke was a wildcard pick for an emotional Ryder Cup, at The K Club, in 2006. How many points did he finish with from his three matches?

0

1

2

3

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ROUND 4: THIS TIME OUT
Who is Team USA captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup?

Phil Mickelson

Zach Johnson

Jim Furyk

Webb Simpson

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In terms of previous Ryder Cups, who is the most experienced player on this year's Team Europe?

Rory McIlroy

Justin Rose

Tommy Fleetwood

Tyrrell Hatton

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Where is the tournament taking place?

Royal Portrush

Marco Simone Golf and Country Club

Golf Club Bad Saarow

PGA Catalunya Resort

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What Team USA rookie all but secured his place by winning The Open Championship

Wyndham Clark

Max Homa

Brian Harman

Sam Burns

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What golfer, between the current Team USA and Team Europe line-ups, has the most Ryder Cup match wins?

Justin Rose

Jordan Spieth

Justin Thomas

Rory McIlroy

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