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Ryder Cup Moves Opening Ceremony to Today as New York Braces for Severe Weather

Organizers cite a Thursday storm risk, keeping pairings for the traditional Thursday slot.

Overview

  • The opening ceremony at Bethpage Black now features a 3pm ET pre-show and a 4pm ET start on Wednesday.
  • Ryder Cup+ ticket holders for Thursday who purchased before 5pm ET on September 23 receive access for both Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald will introduce their teams at the ceremony, with Friday’s pairings to be revealed at 4pm ET on Thursday.
  • Forecasts call for drenching rain and thunderstorms moving in Wednesday night into Thursday with potential 35–45 mph wind gusts, flash-flood risk, and possible travel delays along the I-85 and I-95 corridors.
  • The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents at Long Island and NYC-area beaches through 9pm today, while competitive play Friday through Sunday remains on schedule with improving conditions expected by Friday.