Rory McIlroy continues to perform well at the Ryder Cup.
The Scottish golfer has established himself as the emotional leader and talisman of Team Europe, having participated in every Ryder Cup since his debut in 2010. His record reflects his stature as one of the world's best golfers, and once again in 2025, McIlroy has been a key reason for Europe's dominant start at Bethpage Black.
As of the conclusion of the Saturday afternoon session, McIlroy has earned 3.5 points out of a possible 4, remaining undefeated in team play.
After his stellar first few days at the 2025 Ryder Cup, here's where he ranks all-time.
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Who has the most Ryder Cup points in history?
The golfer who has won the most points in Ryder Cup history is Sergio García of Team Europe.
García holds the record for the most total match victories, with 25 wins and 7 ties across 45 total matches. His appearances span over two decades, beginning with his debut in 1999 as the youngest-ever player in the event. His commitment to the competition has been relentless, with his only absence as a player between 1999 and 2021 coming in 2010.
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How many Ryder Cup points does Rory McIlroy have?
McIlroy is an eight-time participant in the Ryder Cup and has been a member of five winning European teams.
His overall record of 16-13-4 is one of the strongest among active players, and he currently ranks 8th on Europe's all-time points list. His best performance came in 2023 at Marco Simone, where he went 4–1–0, earning a personal record of four points.
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Top 15 Ryder cup points scorers -- chart
Player | Team | Points Scored | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
Sergio Garcia | Europe | 28.5 | 25–13–7 |
Nick Faldo | Europe | 25 | 23-19-4 |
Bernhard Langer | Europe | 24 | 21-15-6 |
Lee Westwood | Europe | 24 | 21-20-6 |
Billy Casper | United States | 23.5 | 20-10-7 |
Colin Montgomerie | Europe | 23.5 | 20-9-7 |
Arnold Palmer | United States | 23 | 22-8-2 |
Seve Ballesteros | Europe | 22.5 | 20-12-5 |
Phil Mickelson | United States | 21.5 | 18-22-7 |
Lanny Wadkins | United States | 21.5 | 20-11-3 |
| José María Olazábal | Europe | 20.5 | 18–8–5 |
| Lee Trevino | United States | 20.0 | 17–7–6 |
| Rory McIlroy | Europe | 18.0 | 16–13–4 |
| Tom KiteUSA | United States | 17.0 | 15–9–4 |
| Tony Jacklin | Europe | 17.0 | 13–14–8 |
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