1927 Ryder Cup

The 1st Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. The first competition was dominated by the United States who won by the then landslide score of 912–212 points. USA Captain Walter Hagen became the first winning captain to lift the Ryder Cup. Samuel Ryder, the competition's founder was unable to be present at Worcester Country Club for the inaugural event due to ill health at the time. Ted Ray was the first captain to represent the Great Britain team.

1st Ryder Cup Matches
DatesJune 3–4, 1927
VenueWorcester Country Club
LocationWorcester, Massachusetts
Captains
  • Walter Hagen (USA)
  • Ted Ray (Great Britain)
912 212
United States wins the Ryder Cup
Worcester CC
Location in the United States
Worcester CC
Location in Massachusetts
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