Last updated November 2026 · Made by the MATCHUPS team
Best Ryder Cup App for Golf Trips
A Ryder Cup format is two teams playing matches for points. Win a match, get 1 point. Halve it, get half.
These apps track the points for you. Here is how they compare.
Disclosure: this page is made by the team behind MATCHUPS, so we list it first. Everything else is from each app's own site or App Store page, checked November 2026.
Ryder Cup format in 60 seconds
- Two teams of equal size.
- Sessions: four-ball (best ball), foursomes or scramble, then singles.
- Each match is worth 1 point. A tie is worth 0.5.
- Most points wins the cup.
Quick comparison
| App | Platforms | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATCHUPS | iPhone + Apple Watch | Free. Tournament hosting free for 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12 | Ryder Cup trips of 4, 8 or 12 on iPhone |
| Golf GameBook | iOS + Android | Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold | Large Ryder Cup events up to 72 players |
| CupTracker | iPhone | Free download. Per-event in-app purchase | A dedicated team match play app on iPhone |
| Squabbit | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (App Store listing) | Free core. Tournament Pro $29.99/event or $99.99/yr | Free Ryder Cup format inside an all-round app |
| Golf Genius Trip Manager | App + trip website | $149 per trip (up to 36 players, 12 rounds) | Organized trips with a budget |
The picks
1. MATCHUPS (made by us)
Best for: Ryder Cup trips of 4, 8 or 12 on iPhone
Exactly two equal teams over 1–5 rounds, live lock-screen scoreboard and awards.
iPhone + Apple Watch · Free. Tournament hosting free for 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12
2. Golf GameBook
Best for: Large Ryder Cup events up to 72 players
Reds vs Blues: two teams, up to 6 rounds, 5 match formats. Needs Gold.
iOS + Android · Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold
3. CupTracker
Best for: A dedicated team match play app on iPhone
Built for Ryder Cup-style events with team leaderboards. Per-event purchase.
iPhone · Free download. Per-event in-app purchase
4. Squabbit
Best for: Free Ryder Cup format inside an all-round app
Ryder Cup listed among its formats in the free core.
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (App Store listing) · Free core. Tournament Pro $29.99/event or $99.99/yr
5. Golf Genius Trip Manager
Best for: Organized trips with a budget
$149 per trip, competition formats and pairings.
App + trip website · $149 per trip (up to 36 players, 12 rounds)
What MATCHUPS does not do
No Android. No Nassau, Wolf or Stableford. No GHIN sync. If you need those, pick another app above.
FAQ
What is the best Ryder Cup app?
MATCHUPS for iPhone groups of 4, 8 or 12. Golf GameBook for big fields up to 72.
How are Ryder Cup points scored?
1 point for a match win, 0.5 for a halve.
Can MATCHUPS do uneven teams?
No. Teams must be equal, with 4, 8 or 12 players total.
Is there a free Ryder Cup app?
MATCHUPS is free to host with 4 players. Squabbit's core app is free.
Is there an Android Ryder Cup app?
Golf GameBook runs on Android. MATCHUPS does not.
Try MATCHUPS
Free on iPhone and Apple Watch.
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