England
Hosting Course
Rye Golf Club
H.S. Colt was one of the founding members and the first Captain of the Club. By 1895 he had designed a full 18 holes which became the permanent course. Many alterations have been made since as the course has moved south from the marshy land towards the sea, but two of his original holes, the 12th and 17th, survive to this day.
History
The St Andrews Trophy is a biennial match between elite male amateur golfers from the Continent of Europe and Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I). First contested in 1956, it is the oldest event involving the European Golf Association (EGA).
The match is played over two days with nine-player teams, featuring foursomes matches in the morning and singles matches in the afternoon.
Historically dominated by GB&I, the match has become more competitive in recent years. Since 2008, both teams have won four times, with one match halved.
Many of Europe's top golfing stars competed in the St Andrews Trophy in their early careers. Notable former participants from the Continent of Europe include Martin Kaymer, Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Thomas Björn, Jose Maria Olazabal, Peter Hanson, Alexis Godillot.
On the Great Britain & Ireland side, notable participants have included Rory McIlroy, Robert Macintyre, Paul Casey, Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry, Darren Clarke, Gary Wolstenholme, Michael Bonallack, Peter McEvoy, and Sandy Lyle.
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Results
- Results Summary
- 2025 - real club de la puerta de hierro, spain
Winner: GB&I 16.5-8.5
- 2024 - Royal Porthcawl, Wales
Winner: CoE 16-9
- 2022 - Penati Golf Resort, Slovakia
Winner: GB&I 14.5-10.5
- 2020 – Royal Porthcawl, Wales (Cancelled)
Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- 2018 – Linna Golf, Finland
Winner: Continent of Europe 15.5-9.5
- 2016 – Prince's GC, England
Halved match 12.5-12.5
GB&I retained the trophy as holders following their win at Barsebäck, Sweden in 2014.Results
- 2014 - Barsebäck G&CC, Sweden
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 14-10
- 2012 - Portmarnock, Ireland
Winner: Continent of Europe 12.5-11.5
- 2010 - Castelconturbia GC, Italy
Winner: Continent of Europe 14-10
- 2008 - Kingsbarns, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 13.5-10.5
- 2006 - Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 15-9
- 2004 - Nairn GC, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 17-7
- 2002 - Lausanne GC, Switzerland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 14-10
- 2000 - Turnberry, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 13-11
- 1998 - Villa d'Este, Italy
Winner: Continent of Europe 14-10
- 1996 - Woodhall Spa, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 16-8
- 1994 - Chantilly, France
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 14-10
- 1992 - Royal Cinque Ports, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 14-10
- 1990 - El Saler, Spain
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 13-11
- 1988 - St Andrews, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 15.5-8.5
- 1986 - Halmstad, Sweden
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 14.5-9.5
- 1984 - Saunton GC, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 13-11
- 1982 - Rosendaelsche, Netherlands
Winner: Continent of Europe 14-10
- 1980 - Royal St George's, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 19.5-10.5
- 1978 - Bremen, Germany
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 20.5-9.5
- 1976 - St Andrews, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 18.5-11.5
- 1974 - Punta Ala, Italy
Winner: Continent of Europe 16-14
- 1972 - Berkshire, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 19.5-10.5
- 1970 - Le Zoute, Belgium
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 17.5-12.5
- 1968 - Portmarnock, Ireland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 20-10
- 1966 - Bilbao, Spain
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 19.5-10.5
- 1964 - Muirfield, Scotland
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 23-7
- 1962 - Halmstad, Sweden
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 18-12
- 1960 - Walton Heath, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 13-5
- 1958 - St Cloud, France
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 10-5
- 1956 - Wentworth, England
Winner: Great Britain & Ireland 12.5-2.5