Overview

• Play begins Friday with morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs on both Friday and Saturday, followed by 12 singles matches on Sunday.
• President Donald Trump is expected on Friday, with Scottie Scheffler saying his presence could lift the U.S., and both captains downplaying any distraction from a raucous atmosphere.
• Defending champions Europe retain 11 of 12 from 2023, add rookie Rasmus Hojgaard, and have used VR headsets to simulate hostile chants as part of their away‑match preparation.
• U.S. captain Keegan Bradley fields a lineup stacked with top‑ranked talent led by Scheffler, with teammates highlighting Bryson DeChambeau as an energy‑driving X‑factor for home crowds.
• Luke Donald says Bethpage is set up with limited rough and receptive greens, signaling a week where birdies will be needed rather than U.S. Open‑style survival.