List of European Ryder Cup golfers
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This is a complete list of golfers who have played against the United States in the Ryder Cup for the following teams:
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[edit] Players
^ Selected for the team but did not compete. José María Olazábal (in 1995) and Miguel Ángel Martín (in 1997) withdrew due to injury and were replaced on the team.
[edit] Record European appearances
Up to and including Ryder Cup 2006
Rank | Name | # Appearances | Last Played | Rookie Year |
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1 | Nick Faldo | 11 | 1997 | 1977 |
2 | Bernhard Langer | 10 | 2002 | 1981 |
Christy O'Connor Snr | 10 | 1973 | 1955 | |
4 | Dai Rees | 9 | 1961 | 1937 |
5 | Colin Montgomerie | 8 | 2006 | 1991 |
Ian Woosnam | 8 | 1997 | 1983 | |
Seve Ballesteros | 8 | 1995 | 1979 | |
Sam Torrance | 8 | 1995 | 1981 | |
Bernard Gallacher | 8 | 1983 | 1969 | |
Neil Coles | 8 | 1977 | 1961 | |
Peter Alliss | 8 | 1969 | 1953 | |
Bernard Hunt | 8 | 1969 | 1953 | |
13 | José María Olazábal | 7 | 2006 | 1987 |
Mark James | 7 | 1995 | 1977 | |
Tony Jacklin | 7 | 1979 | 1967 | |
Harry Weetman | 7 | 1963 | 1951 | |
17 | Howard Clark | 6 | 1995 | 1977 |
Peter Oosterhuis | 6 | 1981 | 1971 | |
Brian Barnes | 6 | 1979 | 1969 | |
Brian Huggett | 6 | 1975 | 1963 | |
Charles Whitcombe | 6 | 1937 | 1927 |
Nick Faldo of England holds the record for most appearances in the Ryder Cup by either a European or an American.
[edit] Record European point winners
Up to and including Ryder Cup 2006; players in italics still active
Rank | Name | Country | Points | Point Average |
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1 | Nick Faldo | England | 25 | 2.27 (10) |
2 | Bernhard Langer | Germany | 24 | 2.40 (8) |
3 | Colin Montgomerie | Scotland | 23.5 | 2.94 (3) |
4 | Seve Ballesteros | Spain | 22.5 | 2.81 (5) |
5 | José María Olazábal | Spain | 20.5 | 2.93 (4) |
6 | Tony Jacklin | England | 17 | 2.43 (7) |
7 | Ian Woosnam | Wales | 16.5 | 2.06 (11) |
8 | Bernard Gallacher | Scotland | 15.5 | 1.94 (12) |
Peter Oosterhuis | England | 15.5 | 2.58 (6) | |
Neil Coles | England | 15.5 | 1.94 (12) | |
Lee Westwood | England | 15.5 | 3.10 (2) | |
12 | Sergio García | Spain | 15 | 3.75 (1) |
13 | Christy O'Connor Snr | Ireland | 13 | 1.30 (17) |
14 | Peter Alliss | England | 12.5 | 1.56 (16) |
15 | Darren Clarke | Northern Ireland | 11.5 | 2.30 (9) |
16 | Brian Huggett | Wales | 11 | 1.83 (14) |
17 | Brian Barnes | England | 10.5 | 1.75 (15) |
18 | Sam Torrance | Scotland | 10 | 1.25 (18) |