The Ryder Cup | 28,407 followers on LinkedIn. The Ryder Cup is golf’s pre-eminent event, biennially bringing together 12-member teams from the U.S. and Europe. | The Ryder Cup has become one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Every two years, 24 of the best players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in match play competition. Drama, tension, incredible golf, camaraderie and sportsmanship are served in equal measure, captivating an audience of millions around the world.