November 7, 2026 · 8 min read · MATCHUPS Editorial Team
Best Ryder Cup App for Golf Trips
The apps that can run a two-team cup on a golf trip, what they cost, and where each one falls short.
Disclosure: Cup Points is made by the MATCHUPS team, so MATCHUPS is our top pick and we say so. Details on other apps come from their own websites and app store pages, checked in November 2026.
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.
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.
At a glance
| 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 | Per event: $25 (4 players), $50 (8), $75 (12), $100 (16–20) | A dedicated team match play app on iPhone |
| Squabbit | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch (App Store listing) | Free core (unlimited players). 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 |
Our picks
MATCHUPS
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
Golf GameBook
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
CupTracker
A dedicated team match play app on iPhone. Built for Ryder Cup-style events with team leaderboards. Per-event purchase.
iPhone · Per event: $25 (4 players), $50 (8), $75 (12), $100 (16–20)
Squabbit
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 (unlimited players). Tournament Pro $29.99/event or $99.99/yr
Golf Genius Trip Manager
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. Tournaments are exactly two equal teams of 4, 8 or 12 players. If you need any of that, 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.
More reading
- The Ryder Cup Format Explained: Four-Ball, Foursomes and Singles
- Ryder Cup Session Schedules for 2- and 3-Day Golf Trips
- Ryder Cup Points Math: How Many Points to Win, and When It's Over
- Handicap Strokes in Match Play, Explained Simply
- MATCHUPS vs CupTracker: Ryder Cup Apps Compared
- Ryder Cup App Pricing for 4, 8 and 12 Players
Cup Points is made by the MATCHUPS team. Our app runs two-team cups on iPhone and Apple Watch, with live points on the lock screen. Download it free or visit matchupsgolf.com.