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Team USA Makes History With Dominant Ryder Cup Victory

Dustin Johnson's flawless performance and Steve Stricker's captaincy lead Team USA to a historic 10-point victory at the 2021 Ryder Cup, marking their largest win since 1975.

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2025 September 30 . 8:02 PM

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Team USA Makes History With Dominant Ryder Cup Victory

Team USA has made history at the Ryder Cup, securing back-to-back home victories for the first time since the late 1970s and early 1980s. Captained by Steve Stricker, the Americans triumphed with a commanding performance, marking their largest victory since 1975.

The 2021 Ryder Cup saw Team USA dominate, winning by a margin of 10 points. This impressive victory is the largest since 1975 and follows a significant win for Team GB&I in 1947, where they defeated the United States 7.5 to 2.5. However, records may not document larger margins before 1975.

The American team was led by Dustin Johnson, who became the first player since 1979 to go 5-0-0 in a single Ryder Cup. His flawless performance contributed significantly to the USA's victory. Meanwhile, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia made history for Team Europe. Westwood became the all-time leader in matches played (47), while Garcia set a new record for overall matches won (25).

The Ryder Cup, known for its intense competition, can sometimes result in one-sided contests despite both teams' best efforts. This was evident in Team Europe's victories in 2004 and 2006, where they won by a margin of 9 points each. However, in 2021, it was Team USA's turn to secure a decisive win, with Collin Morikawa's half-point in the singles proving crucial.

Team USA's 10-point victory at the 2021 Ryder Cup is a testament to their dominance and a significant moment in the competition's history. While Team Europe has also secured impressive wins in the past, the Americans have now set a new benchmark for victory margins in recent years.