#onthisdate in 1985, rydercupteameurope, captained by Tony Jacklin, defeated the United States 16½ to 11½ in the rydercup, winning for the first time since continental Europe began competing against the U.S. in 1979. It marked the first defeat for the U.S. in Cup competition since 1957. The '85 Europe squad featured future Hall of Fame members Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, Sandy Lyle, and Ian Woosnam. #therydercup #golf