The Joy Cup was an annual men's professional team golf competition between teams representing the British Isles and the Rest of Europe.
The trophy was provided by the Jean Patou company and named after Joy perfume that they produced.
The concept of a match between Great Britain/Ireland and Continental Europe was revived with the Hennessy Cognac Cup in 1974.
Originally the Rest of Europe team was selected by the European Golf Association while the British team was selected and captain by Henry Cotton.
The Jean Patou company withdrew the gold cup that the winners had received.