The first competition was dominated by the United States who won by the then landslide score of 91⁄2–21⁄2 points.

Samuel Ryder, the competition's founder was unable to be present at Worcester Country Club for the inaugural event due to ill health at the time.

A sub-committee of the Professional Golfers' Association was appointed to choose the Great Britain team for the first official Ryder Cup.

[2] In March 1927 an initial group of 9 players was selected to represent Great Britain.

Seven members of the team left on the Aquitania on May 21, Boomer being picked up in Cherbourg.