Ryder Cup 2025: What If Scores Are Tied? Tiebreaker Format & Other Rules Explained

The Sunday Singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup have showcased an unmatched comeback for the American side. The home team was falling behind by 7 points after two days of play, but after some tight-knit performances, the team is close to making the event, a tie maybe?! If so, this will be the first tie at the Ryder Cup in the 21st century. However, if the match ties, the reigning champion, which is the European side, retains the trophy.

Earlier, the Ryder Cup witnessed ties twice, first in 1969, where both teams ended with a 16-16 score. It was one of the closest contests to date in Ryder Cup history as 17 of the 32 matches went to the last hole. In fact, the tie came previously, for the home team, when Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin were battling to clinch the title for their team. Following the first instance, the second tie was recorded in 1989, with a score of 14-14.

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