ryder cup how often played

The Ryder Cup is played every two years, alternating between venues in the United States and Europe. This tradition of biennial play dates back to the inaugural competition in 1927. Although mostly held in odd-numbered years, some disruptions occurred, such as the event being postponed from 2001 to 2002 due to 9/11 and from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition features teams of 12 players from Europe and the U.S., playing across three days in various match formats. The venue alternates between Europe and the U.S. for each edition.