THE Ryder Cup 2023 was full of thrilling moments and great golf as Europe and the USA battled it out.
Usually, there is a definitive winner, but what if there is a draw? Read on to find out more.
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What happens if the Ryder Cup is a draw?
Since the beginning of the Ryder Cup, there have only been two tournaments that concluded in a tie.
Unlike other major golf tournaments like The Open and The Masters, the Ryder Cup can end with a draw.
The Ryder Cup is heavy on tradition, and since it began in 1927 the rules have remained the same.
If the two teams cannot be separated after every match has concluded then the competition is declared a draw.
In the event of a tie, the cup remains with the previous year’s winner.
Is there any prize money in the Ryder Cup?
Becoming an elite golfer and playing at a professional level comes with impressive monetary gain.
Some golfers participating n the 2023 Ryder Cup are some of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
However, despite being the best in the sport, there is no prize money to be won.
The golfers on the opposing teams will have earned millions while competing in competitions such as the PGA Tour events.
However, the Ryder Cup is not about winning a large financial prize at the end of the weekend.
The prize on offer at this iconic event is the coveted trophy and the prestige of being a Ryder Cup winner.
Of course, depending on performance during the tournament, there are sponsorship deals that star players may receive.
The European and American teams have different ways of rewarding their golfers.
The US team players received $200,000 from the PGA of America, but the money is to be donated to charitable causes.
Half is given to a charity that the golfer chooses while the other half goes to a nominated charity selected by the PGA of America.
Golfers on Team Europe, on the other hand, receive a gift from their captain, a tradition started by Tony Jacklin.
How many points are needed to win the Ryder Cup 2023?
The three days of matches have a total of 28 matches, each match is worth a point.
There are no extra holes in Ryder Cup matches, so if after 18 holes the two sides are tied, each side earns half a point.
The first team to collect 14 and a half points wins the tournament.