While his individual prowess is undeniable, and although he won one, the Ryder Cup has remained an elusive prize in his storied career.
Tiger Woods dominated golf but The Ryder Cup was his kryptonite: What was TW and Team USA’s record when he played?
Tiger Woods is a name that is synonymous with golf history. Incredible achievements and impressive comebacks mark his career. However, when it comes to the Ryder Cup, his record is not as remarkable.
Tiger Woods, often considered the greatest golfer of all time, has won 15 major titles, only surpassed by Jack Nicklaus with 18. However, his record for the Ryder Cup is somewhat puzzling, with 13 wins, 21 losses, and three halved matches. Despite his Ryder Cup record, Woods’ significant titles have cemented his place among the elite in the sport.
Wild...
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) September 19, 2025
From 1999 to 2010, Tiger won 34% of Tour events he played in (73-of-212).
In his career, he won just 35% of his Ryder Cup matches (13-of-37). pic.twitter.com/M8x4vMz2n7
Although Woods is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, the Ryder Cup has proven to be a tough challenge for him. Despite participating in the event eight times, Woods has only won once with Team USA, in 1999 at the famous Country Club, Brookline in Massachusetts. The 1999 Ryder Cup earned the moniker “Battle of Brookline” due to the intense competition and memorable incidents. Team USA staged an incredible comeback on the final day, erasing a significant deficit to win the Ryder Cup with a score of 14.5 to 13.5.
What is your theory on why Tiger Woods was such a horrible Ryder Cup player?
— Rick Golfs (@Top100Rick) September 22, 2025
It’s shocking.
13-21-3 record.
His teams went 1-7.
But he did go 4-2-2 in singles.
He’s maybe the best match player to ever live. His record in the President’s Cup is great. And yet if you pair… pic.twitter.com/peRjVKuWrN
Tiger Woods’s Ryder Cup record
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In a career spanning multiple Ryder Cup campaigns, these are Tiger’s stats:
Tiger Woods' Ryder Cup record
- Years Played: 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2018
- Total record: 13 wins, 21 losses and 3 halves
- Total Matches: 37
- Singles (W-L-H): 4 wins, 2 losses, 2 halves
- Foursomes (W-L-H): 4 wins, 9 losses, 1 halved match
- Four-balls (W-L-H): 5 wins, 10 losses, 0 halves
Wild but true…
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) September 21, 2025
David Howell has been on more winning Ryder Cup teams (2) than Tiger Woods (1). pic.twitter.com/0F7FGTCLyt
Woods’ Ryder Cup journey, marked by both moments of glory and instances of disappointment, more of the latter in his case, serves as a testament to the unpredictability and intensity of this prestigious team competition.