how often ryder cup played

The Ryder Cup is played every two years, making it a biennial event. It features teams of 12 top golfers from Europe and the United States competing over three days in various match play formats. The event alternates hosting between courses in the U.S. and Europe. Initially held in odd-numbered years until 1999, it shifted to even years starting in 2002 (due to the 9/11 attacks cancellation) and then moved back to odd years in 2021 after a COVID-19 pandemic postponement. The competition occurs on a Friday to Sunday schedule.