What is the biggest ever Ryder Cup victory?

The opening two days of the Ryder Cup against the United States have seen dominance from Europe, which could lead to a record-setting victory for them.

Going into Sunday’s singles, Luke Donald’s team had a lead of 1112-4112. Since the tournament’s expansion in 1979, which included players from continental Europe, had the largest lead going into the final day, no other team had such a large lead.

In a 14-14 tie, Europe retains the title of champion because it requires 14 points to retain it. They need 14122 to win it outright and only get their fifth win on American soil.

The United States won 19-9 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, giving the competition its biggest margin of victory since 1979 when it was expanded to 10 points.

The United States beat Great Britain 231-812 at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas, to set a record-breaking 15-point victory before expansion in 1967.

32 points were on offer for the three days’ worth of singles matches, with 32 players having the opportunity to play twice in each session on Sunday.

When continental Europe joined in 1979, that was cut to 12 singles matches, with only one winner and 28 points to be awarded.

However, Europe could break the all-time record by winning 11 of the singles matches, despite the fewer points currently available.

When they won the Ryder Cups at Oakland Hills in 2004 and The K Club in 2006, Europe’s biggest margin of victory was nine points.

If they defeat them in eight of their 12 singles matches on Sunday, they will break that record. If some matches are halved, they could still win less and still set the record.

The US won the most away games in 1981 and 2004 at Oakland Hills, both of which were victories at 183-912.

The United States won the most points overall in 1967, with 19 in 2021 being the highest total after 1979, with 231 total.

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