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Which Player Has Lost the Most Ryder Cup Matches?

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Question: Which Player Has Lost the Most Ryder Cup Matches?
Answer: Christy O'Connor Sr. and Neil Coles share the overall record for most losses in Ryder Cup match play with 21 defeats each. Nick Faldo - who holds the record for most Ryder Cup wins - is third on the list with 19 losses.

The recordholder on the American side is Raymond Floyd, who lost 16 matches in his Ryder Cup career.

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