The Ryder Cup is played with each match being contested over a maximum of 18 holes. The overall event consists of 28 matches played over three days. These matches include foursomes and fourball matches on the first two days and singles matches on the third day. Each individual match is played to a maximum of 18 holes, meaning no extra holes are played if the match is tied after 18 holes. Specifically:
- Day 1 (Friday): 4 foursomes matches in the morning and 4 fourball matches in the afternoon.
- Day 2 (Saturday): 4 foursomes matches in the morning and 4 fourball matches in the afternoon.
- Day 3 (Sunday): 12 singles matches.
All matches are played over 18 holes each.
