how many points to win ryder cup

To win the Ryder Cup, a team must earn at least 14.5 points out of the 28 points available in total over the three days of competition. Each match during the event is worth one point, and matches that end in a tie give half a point to each team. Since Europe is the current holder of the Ryder Cup, they only need 14 points to retain it, while the United States must reach 14.5 points to win the Cup outright. If the final score is tied at 14-14, Europe retains the Cup as the defending champion.