Ryder Cup vs USGA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ryder Cup
Stay updated with all the news and announcements for the 2027 Ryder Cup. This official app provides the latest information leading up to the centenary event at Adare Manor, Ireland.
- Latest news
- Announcements
- 2027 Ryder Cup information
- Centenary event updates
- Adare Manor details
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Download the official app for the 2027 Ryder Cup. Keep up with the latest news and announcements ahead of the centenary Ryder Cup in 2027 at Adare Manor, Limerick, Ireland.
USGA
Stream live golf coverage of featured groups and track real-time scores for all USGA championships. Follow your favorite players with personalized updates and access on-site tools for attendees, including mobile ticketing and course maps.
- Free live streaming of featured groups
- Real-time scoring and statistics
- Personalized player tracking with AI recaps
- Mobile ticketing and on-site tools
- Full-screen vertical story highlights
- Latest tee times and push notifications
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Your all-access pass to USGA championship golf. Stream Featured Groups live for free, track real-time scores across every USGA championship, and follow your favorite players from the U.S. Open to the U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally and beyond. Key Features: FREE LIVE STREAMING Watch Featured Groups coverage of the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open. See the world’s best players take on the toughest courses. LIVE SCORING & STATISTICS Follow every round of stroke play and every amateur match in real time. Favorite unlimited players to build your own custom leaderboard, and watch every televised shot from eight USGA championships with highlights embedded right in the player scorecards. PERSONALIZED PLAYER TRACKING Follow your favorite players for AI-powered round recaps, stat comparisons, and tailored highlights. Create a USGA Profile to sync favorites across the app and the championship website. ON-SITE TOOLS FOR CHAMPIONSHIP ATTENDEES Heading to the course? The USGA app is your perfect caddie for the day: • Mobile ticketing – manage, transfer, and resell tickets directly in the app • Interactive course map for the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open • On-site push notifications with fan-specific updates and logistics HIGHLIGHTS & VIDEO Full-screen vertical story highlights put you closer to the action. Plus on-demand video, photo galleries, and the latest news from every USGA championship. TEE TIMES & NOTIFICATIONS See the latest tee times as soon as they are available. Turn on push notifications for score alerts, top highlights, and updates on the players you follow—including Live Activities for select championships. CHAMPIONSHIP SHOP Rep your favorite championship by shopping exclusive USGA merchandise, all within the app. Find the latest styles and special offers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: USGA at none against Ryder Cup's shown. USGA also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 20%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ryder Cup against 4.7 for USGA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Ryder Cup's written reviews are positive against 37% of USGA's.
Ryder Cup ships an update every 2 weeks, USGA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ryder Cup | USGA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13K ratings) | 4.7 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | 36.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryder Cup Europe | United States Golf Association |
Customer experience
Ryder Cup
USGA
User reviews
Ryder Cup
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Fantastic new design
- 🔍 Amazing Live Scoring
- 📽️ Embedded videos of highlights
Room to improve
- 🚫 No live video feed in UK
- 🔍 Leaderboard not showing
- 🤖 Buggy, only one video stream
- 🔍 No schedules or tee times
- 🔍 Scores not updating
USGA
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Smooth live streaming
- 📊 Detailed course and player information
- 💡 Useful features like shot tracing and maps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Constant update prompts with no actual updates available
- 🔋 High battery drain during live streaming
- 📱 Readability issues on smaller screens
- 🚫 Lack of Chromecast support
Bugs and requests
Ryder Cup
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Scores and leaderboard not functioning properly
Requested features
4 requests- Live video feed for all users
- Comprehensive schedule and tee time information
- Reliable and real-time scoring updates
- Seamless cross-platform experience
USGA
Reported bugs
3 issues- Glitches with adding/removing favorite players
- Inability to navigate back in the app
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Auto-refresh function for leaderboards and scoring
- Ability to customize favorite players
- More comprehensive live coverage and video highlights
In-app purchases
Ryder Cup
No in-app purchases
USGA
No in-app purchases
