Ryder Cup

Event Details

Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

End Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Format: Team

Scoring: Matchplay

Category: Open


Description

The Ryder Cup comes to The Links at Cotton Valley in Tarboro for a two-day team matchplay competition on September 14-15, 2026. This open event will feature some of golf's finest competitors battling in the classic format that has defined the Ryder Cup tradition for generations.


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Venue

The Links at Cotton Valley

US 258

Tarboro, NC, United States

The Links at Cotton Valley is an 18-hole Scottish links-style golf course located in South Tarboro, North Carolina. The course features a driving range and practice facility, offering a authentic links experience with challenging terrain and strategic design elements typical of Scottish courses. The layout is designed to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to scratch players. From the back tees, the course provides a significant challenge even for experienced golfers, while forward tees make it accessible for those developing their game. The Scottish links-style design emphasizes natural terrain, minimal water hazards in the traditional sense, and strategic bunkering that rewards precision over distance. Currently owned and operated by D & M Golf, LLC, the course is open to the public and offers various membership options with score savings and exclusive benefits. The facility includes an entertainment center and pro shop, serving as a complete golf destination in eastern North Carolina. The undulating landscape and links-style routing create a distinctive playing experience that distinguishes it from typical American parkland courses.