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Ryder Cup Opens Early at Bethpage as Rain Forecast Accelerates Ceremony

Europe’s largely unchanged lineup heads into a charged Bethpage setting with foursomes pairings due Thursday morning.

Overview

  • Organizers moved the opening ceremony to Wednesday to avoid expected heavy rain at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
  • Captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald presented full 12-man rosters, with Europe returning 11 of 12 players from 2023 and Rasmus Hojgaard replacing his twin, Nicolai.
  • The European team was met with jeers during its presentation, and Donald emphasized resilience and earning respect on U.S. soil.
  • Pairings for Friday morning’s foursomes will be announced Thursday morning, with match play continuing through Sunday singles.
  • U.S. broadcast coverage is set on ESPN2 and Disney+, and Europe is invoking the 2012 Medinah comeback as motivational precedent.