Qualification process confirmed for the 2027 G4D Ryder Cup Presented by Ei Electronics
The qualification process for the inaugural G4D Ryder Cup presented by Ei Electronics has today been confirmed, with the qualification period officially underway for players from Europe and the United States.
The new match, which forms part of the Ryder Cup's 100th anniversary celebrations next year, will see the world's leading golfers with a disability compete in a team contest between Europe and the United States at Ballyneety Golf Club in Limerick from 13-15 September 2027.
Following consultation with a range of stakeholders across the game, Ryder Cup Europe has established a qualification pathway based on the existing World Ranking for Golfers with Disability (WR4GD) system. A dedicated WR4GD Ryder Cup Leaderboard will be administered by the World Amateur Golf Ranking®, using the same proven ranking methodology currently utilised for the global gross WR4GD rankings.
The qualification period runs from 10 November 2026 until 14 July 2027, and players will earn their place through performances at eligible tournaments on the existing world schedule. Players must also complete a minimum of four tournament rounds during the qualification period.
Each team will comprise five male and five female players. For Team Europe, the top four male and top four female players in the final standings will qualify, with one male and one female place awarded to the highest-ranked Irish players who have not otherwise qualified. For the United States, places will be awarded to the top five male and top five female players in the final standings. The two teams of ten players will contest mixed foursomes, mixed fourballs and singles matches over three days of competition.
Speaking about the launch of the qualification period Richard Atkinson, Chief Ryder Cup Officer at the European Tour Group, said: "From the outset, our objective has been to create a qualification system that reflects the values of the Ryder Cup, ensuring that every eligible player has a genuine opportunity to earn their place, and one that is easily understood by both the players and the Ryder Cup’s global fan base. By using an established and globally recognised ranking methodology, every player starts with a clean slate and qualifies through performance over a sustained period. We're excited to see the race for places begin and look forward to welcoming the world's best golfers with a disability to Ireland in 2027."
The Presenting Partner of the match is Ei Electronics, a global leader in the development and manufacture of home life safety solutions, who are headquartered in Shannon, Ireland. The match is also being co-funded by the Government of Ireland.
The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Peter Burke TD, said: “I am proud that the Government of Ireland is playing a leading role in delivering this landmark event, the first ever Ryder Cup for golfers with a disability. The G4D Ryder Cup is a powerful statement of our commitment to inclusive sport and to ensuring that opportunities at the highest level are open to everyone. Hosting this match in Limerick, alongside Ryder Cup 2027, will leave a lasting legacy, not just for golf, but for Ireland’s reputation for equality and inclusion in sport.”
The Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogie TD, added: “The G4D Ryder Cup will help to further enhance the visibility of disability sports, and I am pleased to see the progress in agreeing the qualification process for this event. Hosting the first ever G4D Ryder Cup will be a landmark occasion for Ireland next year. It speaks to more than the competition itself; it is about awareness, opportunity and showing young people across Ireland that there is a place for everyone in sport at every level.”
