Overview

• European captain Luke Donald used his ceremony speech to stress pride and legacy, saying his team is “fueled by something money cannot buy.”
• For the first time, U.S. players will receive $500,000 each — $300,000 to charity and a $200,000 stipend — while Europe declined payment.
• U.S. captain Keegan Bradley urged fans to make Bethpage “America’s home course” and mistakenly credited Justin Rose for Justin Leonard’s 1999 putt.
• The ceremony was moved up a day because of storm forecasts; first-session pairings will be announced Thursday at 4 p.m. ET, with play starting Friday.
• A raucous crowd set the tone with chants and boos, Gov. Kathy Hochul drew heavy jeers, and President Trump is slated to attend Friday as attendance is pegged near 50,000 per day.