Overview

• Sources told The Guardian that officials prefer President Donald Trump arrive after the opening tee shots on Sept. 26 to reduce morning bottlenecks at Bethpage Black.
• Trump has said he plans to attend the first day, and the PGA of America confirmed it invited him but reiterated that specific plans remain unconfirmed.
• Bethpage is expected to host roughly 50,000 spectators per day, and the event’s fixed start times limit options if heavy security slows entry.
• Trump’s visit to the U.S. Open men’s final days ago prompted extra security checks and a start delay, prompting calls to avoid similar disruption at the Ryder Cup.
• Team Europe captain Luke Donald says his squad has been assured of robust security and is preparing for a raucous environment, with 11 of 12 players returning from 2023 and a practice trip scheduled next week.