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Ryder Cup at a glance

FILE - This is a Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 file photo of Paul McGinley of Ireland reaches for the trophy after being named as team Captain for the 2014 European Ryder Cup Team following a meeting of the Tournament Committee of the European Tour in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. McGinley's will lead the European team against the U.S. at Gleneagles in Scotland for the 2014 Ryder Cup, starting Friday Sept 26, 2014. The European team has not lost at home in 20 years. (AP Photp/Manuel Salazar, File) FILE - This is a Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 file photo of Paul McGinley of Ireland reaches for the trophy after being named as team Captain for the 2014 European Ryder Cup Team following a meeting of the Tournament Committee of the European Tour in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. McGinley's will lead the European team against the U.S. at Gleneagles in Scotland for the 2014 Ryder Cup, starting Friday Sept 26, 2014. The European team has not lost at home in 20 years. (AP Photp/Manuel Salazar, File)

By Associated Press September 19, 2014 3 min read

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) – Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup:

Event: 40th Ryder Cup matches.

Date: Sept. 26-28.

The course: The PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles Resort was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1993 as The Monarch’s Course. It has been revamped and renamed ahead of the Ryder Cup. It has hosted a European Tour event since 1999. The course plays as a par 72 at 7,243 yards. The 16th and 18th holes are par 5s that are easily reachable in two shots.

Format: Four matches of fourballs (better ball) and foursomes (alternate shot) on Friday and Saturday, 12 singles matches on Sunday.