27 days until golf: The biennial Ryder Cup tradition is born

The PGA Tour plans to restart its season June 11 after halting due to the coronavirus pandemic. Each day until then, we'll highlight key moments, people, or facts relating to where we are in the countdown.

The biennial tradition of the Ryder Cup first began in 1927 between the best golfers from America versus the top players Great Britain had to offer.

The inaugural competition was held at Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. The United States, led by captain Walter Hagan and a 25-year-old Gene Sarazen, defeated the United Kingdom 9.5-2.5.

After the first five competitions were won by the home team, the Americans began to dominate for the next four decades. USA amassed an 18-1-1 record over the next 20 Ryder Cups, which evoked drastic change.

In 1979, the United Kingdom expanded its player pool to include all of Europe. The team was able to add 22-year-old Seve Ballesteros, who blossomed into one of the greatest players of all time, especially as a Ryder Cup competitor.

Additionally, up until 1959, the event was only two days long with 12 points at stake over two sessions. It has now expanded to a three-day event comprised of five sessions and 28 total points.

Since its inception, the Ryder Cup has produced brilliant moments that only team golf can provide. From the epic clash between Jack Nicklaus vs. Tony Jacklin in 1969; the 1991 edition dubbed "The War on the Shore"; the "Battle of Brookline" in 1999; the "Miracle at Medinah" in 2012, the Ryder Cup has produced some of golf's most memorable triumphs.

Fingers crossed the 2020 Ryder Cup set to be played at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin can carry on the cherished biennial tradition.