Best of the best: Ryder Cup all-time points leaders for Europe, United States

Over its nearly 100-year history the Ryder Cup has featured some impressive performances from the world’s best players, especially since the competition switched to include all of Europe back in 1979.

From Nick Faldo and Arnold Palmer to Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods, a handful of players have stood out with their play and find themselves on the all-time points list in the biennial bash.

Of the top 10, six are European players, but when it comes to the top 20 — which includes a handful of active players — the split is right down the middle at 10 a piece.

As the teams of 12 from both the United States and Europe prepare to square off in the next round of matches at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy this week, take a scroll through the all-time points winners in Ryder Cup history from both squads.

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1. Sergio Garcia

Sergio García of Europe celebrates on the 17th green after winning his fourball match against Tony Finau and Brooks Koepka during the Ryder Cup 2018 Matches at Le Golf National in Paris, France. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Points: 28.5

Record: 25–13–7

2. Nick Faldo

Former captain Nick Faldo attends the 2016 Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 29, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Points: 25

Record: 23–19–4

T-3. Bernhard Langer

Bernhard Langer of Europe during the 31st Ryder Cup Matches on 23 September 1995 at the Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Points: 24

Record: 21–15–6

T-3. Lee Westwood

Lee Westwood sees U.S. concern over its Ryder Cup loss as a compliment for Europe.

Points: 24

Record: 21–20–6

T-5. Billy Casper

Billy Casper of the United States during the fourball competition of the 20th Ryder Cup Matches on September 20, 1973, at The Muirfield Golf Club in Gullane, Scotland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Don Morley/Getty Images)

Points: 23.5

Record: 20–10–7

T-5. Colin Montgomerie

Colin Montgomerie won his singles match against David Toms at the 2006 Ryder Cup.

Points: 23.5

Record: 20–9–7

7. Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer hits out of the rough at the 1971 Ryder Cup (Photo by Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)

Points: 23

Record: 22–8–2

8. Seve Ballesteros

European captain Seve Ballesteros holds the trophy in the rain after his team beat the U.S. 14.5-13.5, to win the 1997 Ryder Cup at Valderrama, Spain.

Points: 22.5

Record: 20–12–5

T-9. Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson walks to the 7th green during a practice round ahead of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

Points: 21.5

Record: 18–22–7

T-9. Lanny Wadkins

USA team captain Lanny Wadkins holds the trophy at the 1995 Ryder Cup. (Photo: Steve Munday/ALLSPORT)

Points: 21.5

Record: 20–11–3

European all-time points winners

Rank	Name	Points	Record
1	Sergio García	28.5	25–13–7
2	Nick Faldo	25	23–19–4
T-3	Bernhard Langer	24	21–15–6
T-3	Lee Westwood	24	21–20–6
5	Colin Montgomerie	23.5	20–9–7
6	Seve Ballesteros	22.5	20–12–5
7	José María Olazábal	20.5	18–8–5
8	Tony Jacklin	17	13–14–8
9	Ian Woosnam	16.5	14–12–5
10	Ian Poulter	16	15–8–2

 

United States all-time points winners

Rank	Name	Points	Record
1	Billy Casper	23.5	20–10–7
2	Arnold Palmer	23	22–8–2
T-3	Phil Mickelson	21.5	18–22–7
T-3	Lanny Wadkins	21.5	20–11–3
5	Lee Trevino	20	17–7–6
6	Jack Nicklaus	18.5	17–8–3
7	Gene Littler	18	14–5–8
8	Tom Kite	17	15–9–4
9	Tiger Woods	14.5	13–21–3
10	Hale Irwin	14	13–5–2

 

Top-20 all-time points winners

Rank	Name	Points	Record
1	Sergio Garcia	28.5	25–13–7
2	Nick Faldo	25	23–19–4
T-3	Bernhard Langer	24	21–15–6
T-3	Lee Westwood	24	21–20–6
T-5	Billy Casper	23.5	20–10–7
T-5	Colin Montgomerie	23.5	20–9–7
7	Arnold Palmer	23	22–8–2
8	Seve Ballesteros	22.5	20–12–5
T-9	Phil Mickelson	21.5	18–22–7
T-9	Lanny Wadkins	21.5	20–11–3
11	Jose Maria Olazabal	20.5	18–8–5
12	Lee Trevino	20	17–7–6
13	Jack Nicklaus	18.5	17–8–3
14	Gene Littler	18	14–5–8
T-15	Tom Kite	17	15–9–4
T-15	Tony Jacklin	17	13–14–8
17	Ian Woosnam	16.5	14–12–5
18	Ian Poulter	16	15–8–2
19	Tiger Woods	14.5	13–21–3
20	Hale Irwin	14	13–5–2