With an event as gigantic as the Ryder Cup, much must be taken into consideration. The spectators enjoy a course they can follow unencumbered. The hospitality venues need to be large and accommodating. In many rotating championships, commercial concerns sometimes trump course beauty as the main reason a club is chosen to host a tournament. The Ryder Cup always seems to choose a host that is good for business, practical, and beautiful.

Ireland has many of the world's most wonderful courses; it holds one-third of the world's links. And when the Ryder Cup is played in England, it is presented to the world as an elaborate celebration. Now, Wales, too, has made the Ryder Cup part of its own legacy. Wales treats the event with a sense of honor, nostalgia, and fun.

The Ryder Cup is known for its explosive controversy. It began as an exhibition between British and American golfers during the roaring 20s. Through the first sixty years of the contest, American early dominance created bitter rivalry. The intensity each time it is played remains. Eight 'four ball' matches, eight foursome matches, and 12 single matches comprise the format. The matches (America versus Europe) take three days to complete.

Whether in America, England, or Ireland, one thing is for certain: the Ryder Cup is always exciting'very exciting. Fans who see the Cup agree with that statement, but reasons vary. Fans favorite country in which to see it vary too. It has definitely become more intense since America's solid domination has been slipping! The matches are closer and more unpredictable. Each year it truly is a toss-up who will emerge with the trophy. The Ryder cup is a trophy biennially donated by the Ryder family. Samuel Ryder was a golf enthusiast and Lancashire entrepreneur whose company was one of the first PGA Championship sponsors.