It moved back to odd years again in 2021, after the 2020 event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founding of the Cup

Gleneagles 1921

On 27 September 1920, Golf Illustrated wrote a letter to the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America suggesting that a team of 12 to 20 American professionals be chosen to play in the 1921 Open Championship,