Majors & Tours
The Ryder Cup Explained: Format, History and Selection
How the Ryder Cup works: USA vs Europe, foursomes, four-ball and singles, the 14½ points needed to win, captain's picks, and a short history through 2025.
match play
Rules & Formats
Stroke Play vs Match Play: How the Two Main Formats Differ
How stroke play and match play decide a winner, what "3 and 2", "all square" and "dormie" mean, how strategy changes, and which big events use each.