The Ryder Cup has offered us some exciting and emotional moments since its official beginning in 1927.

In turn, it has also produced some incredible imagery from those memorable moments from winning putts to post Ryder Cup celebrations.

In honour of The 42nd Ryder Cup, we've picked out 42 of our favourite European Ryder Cup images from over the years...

1930: Sam Ryder - the man behind the Ryder Cup.

17th October 1930: Samuel Ryder (1859 - 1936) businessman, who built up a business selling packet seeds. In 1927 he donated the Ryder Cup a professional golf competition between British (now European) and American teams. Samuel Ryder with is daughter Joan on their departure to South Africa. (Photo by J. Gaiger/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

1933: Scoreboards have come a long way since The 1933 Ryder Cup.

1957: Dai Rees, GB&I captain holds the trophy aloft - their first win since 1933.

British captain Dai Rees (1913 - 1983, left) holding the Ryder Cup after beating the US at Lindrick Golf Club, 7th October 1957. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1969: The concession.

1985: Europe's first win since 1957.

1987: Europe win on American soil.

1989: Europe retain.

1993: Crowds gather as they watch an impressive US comeback at The Belfry.

1995: Europe shock the US at Oak Hill.

1997: First Ryder Cup in Spain ends in European victory.

1999: The "Battle of Brookline" is one of The Ryder Cup's most memorable matches.

2002: The Belfry bring European success.

2004: Europe go back to back.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI - SEPTEMBER 19: European team player Padraig Harrington of Ireland celebrates on the 18th green after a 1up victory over USA team player Jay Haas during their Sunday singles match at the 35th Ryder Cup Matches at the Oakland Hills Country Club on September 19, 2004 in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

2006: Emotions run high in Ireland.

KILDARE, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Darren Clarke of Europe celebrates by downing a pint of Guinness on the clubhouse balcony after Europe won the Ryder Cup by a score of 18 1/2 - 9 1/2 on the final day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at The K Club on September 24, 2006 in Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2010: Rain delays can't stop Europe regaining the Ryder Cup.

2012: The miracle of Medinah.

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: A message of support for team Europe is written in the sky during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after Martin Kaymer holed the decisive putt on the 18th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of the European Team with a clock around his neck to remind him of the time after head nearly missed his tee time celebrates Europe's famous comeback victory in the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

2014: Europe make it three wins in a row.

2016: Dominant US win for the first time in a decade.

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 01: Rafa Cabrera Bello and Sergio Garcia of Europe react to a putt on the 17th green during morning foursome matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 1, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)