Overview

• Europe captain Luke Donald used the opening ceremony to rebuke the U.S. decision to pay players, saying his team is fueled by purpose and pride rather than money.
• Team USA players will receive $500,000 each for the first time at a Ryder Cup, with about $300,000 directed to charity and a $200,000 discretionary stipend.
• Heightened screening and a banned-items list — including large vaping devices, rangefinders, folding chairs and large umbrellas — were announced ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected appearance on Friday.
• U.S. players leaned into home-course energy, with Collin Morikawa calling for “absolute chaos” from New York fans, while Europe pursued a charm offensive to manage a raucous atmosphere.
• The opening ceremony was held a day early due to forecast storms, pairings will be named Thursday at 4 p.m. ET, and organizers expect roughly 50,000 spectators per day, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul booed during the ceremony.