1997 Ryder Cup

32nd Ryder Cup Matches
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Dates26–28 September 1997
VenueValderrama Golf Club
LocationSotogrande, Spain
Captains
Europe 1412 1312 United States
Europe wins the Ryder Cup
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The 32nd Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain, marking the first time the event was contested in continental Europe. The European team won the competition by a margin of 1412 to 1312 and retained the Ryder Cup.

The Europeans held a 1012–512 lead heading into the final day, but the Americans mounted a comeback by winning the singles matches 8–4 but fell just short. Colin Montgomerie halved the final match with Scott Hoch (conceding a 15-foot (4.6 m) par putt on the final hole) to seal the outright victory for the Europeans.

This was the first of six consecutive victories at home by Europe, a streak that remains intact through 2023.