The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States that involves match play format over three days. There are 28 matches in total, with points awarded for each match: a win earns 1 point, a tie 0.5 points, and a loss 0 points. The team that first reaches 14.5 points wins the Cup; if the competition ends 14-14, the defending champion retains the Cup. The event has several types of matches:

• Foursomes (alternate shot): Two-man teams play one ball per hole and alternate shots; each team member tees off on alternating holes.
• Fourball (better ball): Two-man teams each play their own ball and the better score of the two counts per hole.
• Singles: One-on-one match play between individual players.

Each day consists of scheduled sessions of these match types. Captains select players for each session, with all 12 players participating in the Sunday singles matches. The format emphasizes team strategy in pairings and match order, creating a highly competitive and dynamic event.