Illustrated Ryder Cup scene — AI-generated artwork behind this tournament's word search puzzle
Play a Ryder Cup word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: FOURSOMES, FOURBALL, SINGLES, MATCHPLAY, ALTERNATE, PAIRINGS, RYDERCUP, CAPTAIN, ASSISTANT, WILDCARD, ROSTER, FLIGHT.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Ryder Cup word list, defined
FOURBALL/fɔːr.bɔːl/ · noun
A fourball is a type of golf match played with two players on each team, where each player plays their own ball. Related: foursome, golf match, team match.
SINGLES/ˈsɪŋɡlz/ · noun
A single person, especially one who is not married. A single item or thing. Related: single, solitary, lonely, unmarried.
ALTERNATE/ˈæltərnɪt/ · verb, noun
To use or provide something in place of another, or to take turns in a sequence. A different or additional option. Related: substitute, replace, alternate, supplement.
PAIRINGS/ˈpɛərɪŋz/ · noun
The act of matching or combining two or more things, especially in a way that is considered suitable or harmonious. A set of two or more things that are matched or combined. Related: matchings, combinations, pairing, duos.
CAPTAIN/kæptən/ · noun
A person in command of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; a senior officer in the armed forces. A person who is in charge of a team or group. Related: officer, commander, leader, skipper.
ASSISTANT/ˈæsɪstənt/ · noun
A person or thing that helps or assists someone or something. A computer program designed to perform tasks automatically. Related: helper, assistant, aide, attendant.
WILDCARD/ˈwaɪldkɑːrd/ · noun
A character or symbol used in computing and programming to represent a variable or unknown value, often used in pattern matching or searching. In games and sports, a wild card is a player or team that is given a special status or advantage. Related: variable, placeholder, joker, wild.
ROSTER/ˈrɒstər/ · noun
A list of people, animals, or things, especially one that is regularly updated, such as a team or a class. A list of players or performers, especially in a sports team or a band. Related: list, roll, register, catalog.
FLIGHT/flaɪt/ · noun, verb
The act of flying, or a journey through the air. A flight can be by airplane, bird, or other means. Related: journey, travel, soar, fly.