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Ryder Cup

vr.tr.ryder-cup · ACT.EVT

Let an agent explain the Ryder Cup and its format, relay history, results and venues from golf sources, describe its atmosphere and controversies neutrally, and distinguish it from the Presidents Cup, the Solheim Cup and the Walker Cup.

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Research draft, second pass

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Purpose and description

Let an agent explain the Ryder Cup and its format, relay history, results and venues from golf sources, describe its atmosphere and controversies neutrally, and distinguish it from the Presidents Cup, the Solheim Cup and the Walker Cup.

A biennial men s golf competition between teams representing Europe and the United States, first played in 1927 between Great Britain and the United States and expanded to continental Europe in 1979, contested over three days in foursomes, fourballs and singles match play for 28 points, alternating between American and European venues, and organised by the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe; it is one of golf s most watched events and is known for its team atmosphere and partisan crowds.

What it is for: Not applicable; a golf competition.

It can be explain format; relay history and results; describe atmosphere and controversies; distinguish related cups.

Distinguishing features

Team match play

Biennial

Transatlantic rivalry

Partisan atmosphere

What it looks like

Not a visible object; a team golf match.

Physical character

first played: 1927 year

points available: 28 count

Europe included since: 1979 year

frequency: every 2 years note - odd years since 2001 shift

How it is recognised

Europe versus United States team golf

Foursomes, fourballs and singles over three days

The Presidents Cup is the US against the rest of the world; the Solheim Cup is the women s equivalent; the Walker Cup is amateur

Related models

is a kind of - in registry terms

golf tournament

is organised by - with Ryder Cup Europe

PGA of America

is contrasted with - against the rest of the world

Presidents Cup

is paired with - the women s equivalent

Solheim Cup

In practice

Families and kinds

Great Britain versus United States era 1927-1971

Great Britain and Ireland era 1973-1977

Europe versus United States era since 1979

editions at American venues

editions at European venues

Standards and regulation

Rules of golf and match play regulations

Ryder Cup agreement between the organising bodies

Qualification and captain s pick rules

Failure modes and hazards

Stale results and qualification rules

Confusing with other team cups

Controversies over crowd behaviour and sportsmanship, to be attributed

Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Understand What the Ryder Cup is.

Definition.

Definition

Definition and format.

Definition

Definition.

  1. What is the Ryder Cup, and how do foursomes, fourballs and singles decide it? definition
  2. Is the question about the Ryder Cup, the Presidents Cup, the Solheim Cup or the Walker Cup? boundary

Teams

Teams and qualification.

Teams

Teams.

  1. How are the teams selected, and what role do captains play? definition
  2. Which entry fits the specific team or edition? action
History History.

Sources.

Results

Results and records.

Results

Results.

  1. What are the overall results, memorable editions and records? provenance
  2. Which references are standard? provenance

Evolution

Evolution.

Evolution

Evolution.

  1. How did the competition evolve from Britain versus the US to Europe, and how did the schedule change? provenance
  2. Which sources are cited? provenance
Follow Following the event.

Practice.

Venues

Venues and schedule.

Venues

Venues.

  1. Where and when is the Ryder Cup held, and how are venues chosen? provenance
  2. Which entry fits the current edition? action

Spectating

Spectating and broadcast.

Spectating

Spectating.

  1. How is the Ryder Cup attended and broadcast? provenance
  2. Which entry fits golf broadcasting? action
Context Culture and controversy.

Context.

Culture

Atmosphere.

Culture

Culture.

  1. Why is the Ryder Cup atmosphere distinctive, and what does it mean for golf? provenance
  2. Which entry fits golf culture? action

Controversy

Controversies.

Controversy

Controversy.

  1. What controversies over sportsmanship and crowds have arisen, with positions attributed? provenance
  2. Is the presentation neutral? boundary

What the second pass must settle

  • Should individual editions be linked?
  • How should golf sources be linked?
  • How should the 2001 postponement and schedule shift be recorded?