Last updated November 2026 · Made by the MATCHUPS team

Best Ryder Cup App for Friends: Set It Up in 6 Steps

You do not need a club to run a Ryder Cup. You need friends, two captains and a plan.

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.

How to set up a friends Ryder Cup

Pick two captains. Usually the two people who argue most.
Run a draft. Snake order: A, B, B, A. Do it at dinner the night before.
Set sessions. Example: best ball, then scramble, then singles.
Agree the points. 1 for a win, 0.5 for a halve.
Pick one app so the score is never in doubt.
Crown the winner. Trophy, photo, and a year of bragging.

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	Friends Ryder Cups of 4, 8 or 12 on iPhone
CupTracker	iPhone	Free download. Per-event in-app purchase	Friends who want a match-play-only app
Golf GameBook	iOS + Android	Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold	Groups with Android or more than 12 players

The picks

1. MATCHUPS (made by us)

Best for: Friends Ryder Cups of 4, 8 or 12 on iPhone

Two equal teams over 1–5 rounds. Free with 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12.

iPhone + Apple Watch · Free. Tournament hosting free for 4 players, $49.99 one-time for 8 or 12

2. CupTracker

Best for: Friends who want a match-play-only app

Team match play focus with live team leaderboards on iPhone.

iPhone · Free download. Per-event in-app purchase

3. Golf GameBook

Best for: Groups with Android or more than 12 players

Reds vs Blues for up to 72 players with Gold.

iOS + Android · Free app. Tournaments and Reds vs Blues need Gold

What MATCHUPS does not do

No Android. No Nassau, Wolf or Stableford. No GHIN sync. If you need those, pick another app above.

FAQ

How do you run a Ryder Cup with friends?

Pick captains, draft teams, set sessions, agree points and use one scoring app.

How many people do you need?

At least 4. MATCHUPS supports 4, 8 or 12.

What if we have 10 players?

MATCHUPS needs equal teams of 4, 8 or 12 total. Golf GameBook handles other sizes.

Is there a free Ryder Cup app for friends?

MATCHUPS hosting is free with 4 players.

Try MATCHUPS

Free on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Get it on the App Store Visit matchupsgolf.com