The RyDov Cup has never been just another line on the EuroDov calendar. Since its chaotic birth in 2013, it has grown into a proving ground, a crucible where reputations are built, partnerships forged, and legacies secured. Every putt matters, every pairing becomes a story, and every player leaves behind a statistical footprint.

The numbers tell us who wins, who survives, and who falters. But they also reveal something more profound: how certain players are remembered in the lore of the Cup. Who are the metronomes? Who are the wild cards? Who shines under pressure, and who has carried the scars?

The all-time records, compiled across a dozen years, offer a treasure trove of answers. Let’s dive into the numbers — and the stories they tell.

The Twin Pillars: Sutherland and McColgan

No discussion of RyDov history can begin without Stuart Sutherland and David McColgan.

Sutherland: 11 appearances, 19.5 points, 59% win rate, 7 Cups.
McColgan: 11 appearances, 18.5 points, 56% win rate, 8 Cups.

Together, they embody the Cup’s longevity. Sutherland is now the all-time leading points scorer, his 19.5 just edging out McColgan. His hallmark? Consistency across formats: 7.5 singles points (68%) and 12 Greensomes points (55%). He’s been the reliable vice-captain, the man who turns blue squares into blue certainty.

McColgan, meanwhile, has written his legend in fire. Eleven appearances, more Cups than anyone else, and perhaps the single most heroic performance of 2025 — two singles wins followed by a lone stand in the Greensomes. His 18.5 points reflect not just talent but durability: always there, always fighting.

If Sutherland is the bedrock, McColgan is the heartbeat.

The Greensomes Kings

Some players find their niche in the chaos of alternate-shot golf. Alan Kinnear and Daniel Peck stand apart.

Kinnear: 17.5 points from 7 appearances (83%!), with a perfect 14/14 in Greensomes.
Peck: 16 points from 8 appearances (67%), with 14 Greensomes points at 88%.

Kinnear’s Greensomes record is staggering. Four Cups, seven outings, and not a single defeat in pairs play. “Put him in a two-man team and it’s automatic blue,” one veteran quipped. He may not dazzle in singles (just 3.5 points, 50%), but his legacy is clear: the greatest Greensomes player in RyDov history.

Peck, meanwhile, thrives in the shared fight. His swagger in interviews is matched by results — four different partners, one identity: winner. He’s taken 88% of possible Greensomes points, turning pairings into powerhouses.

They are the foxes in the chicken coop, the men who have reshaped how captains think about the format.

The Singles Specialists

Others thrive in the solitude of matchplay.

Andy Love: 9 appearances, 13 points overall, with 7/9 singles wins (78%).
Richard Mair: 4 appearances, 12 points overall, with a perfect 4/4 in singles (100%).
Paul Gowens: 4 appearances, 8 points, 4/4 in singles (100%).

Love’s 78% singles record stands as one of the Cup’s best. For all his colourful antics, he’s at his sharpest with only his ball and an opponent to worry about.

Mair, meanwhile, is flawless. Four Cups, four singles wins, eight Greensomes points — a perfect 12-for-12 career so far. The Cup’s “Unbeaten Eagle” shows no sign of letting that streak slip.

And Gowens, now twice a Cup-winning captain, also carries a pristine singles record. Leadership hasn’t dulled his edge on the tee: his 2025 win over Kevin Brannan was the latest in a string of tight, decisive victories.

The Captains’ Burdens

Some names are forever tied to captaincy — and with that, mixed records.

Stuart Allan: 8 appearances, 10.5 points (44%), 3 Cups.
Denis Duncan: 10 appearances, 14 points (47%), 4 Cups.
John Hedges: 10 appearances, 11.5 points (38%), 3 Cups.

Allan has led with calm precision, but his personal record sits below .500. Duncan is steady but streaky, a man who can deliver brilliance or heartbreak. Hedges, meanwhile, has struggled to translate leadership into points.

Each tells the same story: being captain is about more than your own golf. They may not top the charts, but their fingerprints are all over the RyDov narrative.

The Perennial Survivors

Some players, by sheer presence, become part of the furniture. Their records are mixed, but their stories are essential.

Stephen Hedges: 10 appearances, 12.5 points (42%).
Kevin Brannan: 9 appearances, 8 points (30%), 7 Cups.
Barry Cunningham: 6 appearances, 11 points (61%).

Stephen Hedges is the eternal scrapper — not prolific, but always there. Brannan has one of the lowest points percentages (30%) yet seven Cups to his name. As he admits, it’s about the team, not the tally. Cunningham, meanwhile, has punched above his weight, a 61% win rate across his six appearances.

These are the glue players, the men whose careers reflect both the highs and the heartbreaks of the Cup.

The New Blood

A tournament’s future is written by its rookies and rising stars.

Joel Morrison: 2 appearances, 4 points (67%).
Callum McNeill: 4 appearances, 6.5 points (54%).
Ally Greenshields: 3 appearances, 7 points (78%).

Morrison’s demolition of Stephen Hedges in 2025 — 7&6 in the singles — was one of the most emphatic results in Cup history. His partnership with McNeill adds another layer: youthful energy meeting steely execution.

McNeill, already with three Cups in four appearances, has a knack for tight singles wins. His 1Up victory over John Hedges in 2025 epitomised his growing reputation.

And Greenshields, with a 78% record, has quietly become a cornerstone. Singles wins, Greensomes dominance, and the sense of a player ready to lead in years to come.

The Unbeaten Oddities

Some players appear briefly and leave perfect records behind.

Daniel Wood: 1 appearance, 3 points (100%).
Christopher Bell: 1 appearance, 2.5 points (83%).
Ryan Strachan: 2 appearances, 5 points (83%).

They are the Cup’s curiosities — fleeting careers, sparkling numbers. Whether they return to build legacies or remain “one-Cup wonders,” their names are etched into the ledger.

The Strugglers and Stories of Resilience

Not everyone emerges with glowing stats.

Stuart Anderson: 3 appearances, 0 points (0%).
Matt Moores: 1 appearance, 0 points (0%).

For Anderson, the record is brutal: three Cups, no points. Moores, on debut in 2025, found the step-up tough.

And yet, each of these players tells another truth about the Cup: it is unforgiving, but it keeps you coming back.

The All-Time Greats

So who stands atop the mountain?

Sutherland: The all-time points leader (19.5).
McColgan: The most Cups (8).
Kinnear: The Greensomes perfectionist (100%).
Mair: The unbeaten marvel (12/12).
Love: The singles assassin (78%).
Gowens: The flawless captain and competitor (100% in singles, 100% as captain).

Each brings a different legacy. Each is vital to the Cup’s DNA.

Conclusion: More Than Numbers

The statistics are illuminating, but the RyDov Cup has never been just about percentages. Sutherland’s steadiness, McColgan’s heroics, Kinnear’s Greensomes mastery, Mair’s perfection, Brannan’s persistence, Greenshields’ rise — these are the real stories.

As the Cup looks to its next decade, one truth holds: every player, whether a legend or a struggler, adds to the tapestry. Every match creates ripples. And every stat tells a story, even if the story is unfinished.

The numbers will change. The legacies will grow. But the RyDov Cup will always remain the crucible where they are forged.