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 Angel Martin (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Faldo |  England |
25 | 2.27 (10) |
| 2 | Bernhard Langer |  Germany |
24 | 2.4 (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 | 3.1 (2) | |
| 12 | Sergio García | Spain |
15 | 3.75 (1) |
| 13 | Christy O'Connor Snr |  Ireland |
13 | 1.3 (17) |
| 14 | Peter Alliss | England |
12.5 | 1.56 (16) |
| 15 | Darren Clarke |  Northern Ireland |
11.5 | 2.3 (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) |
