Europe vs Rest of the World – P.S.C. Ryder Cup Match Play Golf Report The much-anticipated Europe vs Rest of the World Ryder Cup Match Play Competition was held at the beautiful Eastern Star Country Golf Club, bringing together 64 players competing in 32 pairs for a day of exciting and competitive golf.
Event Format & Conditions
The competition featured:
16 teams representing Europe (wearing white T-shirts)
16 teams representing the Rest of the World (wearing red T-shirts) A two-tee start from the 1st and 10th tees Players enjoyed excellent playing conditions, with warm sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a perfectly prepared course providing the ideal setting for high-quality match play.
Match Results
It was a closely fought and hard battle throughout the day, with both sides showing great sportsmanship and skill. After an exciting series of matches:
🏆 Team Europe emerged victorious, winning 10 points to 6 against the Rest of the World.
In addition, a 2s competition was held, producing six winners, adding extra excitement and friendly rivalry to the day.
Fun Competitions & Fundraising
To add some fun and laughter, special challenge cards were introduced:
Bunker Card
Lost Ball Card
Water Card
3-Putts Card
Players left holding any of these cards were required to pay a small fine of 100 baht per card, which raised an impressive 4,300+ baht for charity.
Raffle & Prizes
A highly popular raffle was held, featuring many fantastic prizes generously donated by sponsors.
Sponsored Prizes Included:
Green Fee Vouchers:
Pleasant Valley Country Golf Course
Eastern Star Country Golf Course
Bangpakong Riverside Country Golf Course Khao Kaew Country Golf Course Health Check Voucher (4,900 baht) – Phyathai Hospital Flu Vaccination Voucher (790 baht) – Phyathai Hospital Rehabilitation Voucher (8,535 baht) – Bangkok Hospital Pattaya The raffle raised over 11,000 baht, contributing significantly to the charity total.
Event Sponsors
The event was proudly supported by generous sponsors:
T-Shirt Sponsors:
Siam Country Resort
Magic Bar Golf Society
Phyathai Hospital
Golf Cap Sponsor:
MyBar
Each participant received a custom event T-shirt and cap, adding to the professional and unified atmosphere of the day.
Awards & Recognition
All members of Team Europe received:
🏅 Winning Medals
🏆 The Europe Trophy 2026, which will be contested again next year Charity & Community Impact The main purpose of the event was to raise funds for underprivileged and orphaned children, specifically to support:
Swimming lessons
Dental care
Thanks to the generosity of players, sponsors, and supporters, the event raised over 60,000 baht, making a meaningful contribution to this important cause.
Conclusion
The Europe vs Rest of the World Ryder Cup was a tremendous success, combining competitive golf, fun activities, and charitable fundraising in one unforgettable day. With great weather, strong participation, and outstanding support from sponsors, the event delivered both on and off the course.
It was truly a fantastic day of golf, friendship, and giving back — and everyone is already looking forward to doing it all again next year.
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Kind regards
Dave Smith
