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Ryder Cup Preparations Diverge: Europe Scouts Bethpage, U.S. Plays Into Form

Both teams arrive with distinct preparation blueprints.

The Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic, the rechristened Bank of the West Classic and held on the San Jose State campus from 2018 to 2022, later merged with the pre-existing Washington Open and moved permanently to Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • The 45th Ryder Cup runs Sept. 26–28 at Bethpage Black in New York, with Keegan Bradley leading Team USA and Luke Donald captaining defending Europe.
  • Europe completed an all-12 scouting trip to Bethpage with backroom continuity, as newly named vice-captain Alex Noren said his brief is to be “an extra set of eyes.”
  • Nicolas Colsaerts expressed disappointment at not being retained as a vice-captain yet reiterated his support for Donald’s group and plans to be on site early in the week.
  • The U.S. emphasized competition sharpness, with Scottie Scheffler and nine teammates playing the Procore Championship; Scheffler won and called prior long pre‑Cup breaks “really weird.”
  • Broadcasters and insiders forecast an unusually intense atmosphere at Bethpage given New York crowds and star power, shaping mental prep and pairing considerations.