Overview

• Captains will reveal the first-session lineups at 4 p.m. ET Thursday, a day after the opening ceremony was advanced due to a rain forecast.
• Organizers expect about 50,000 spectators each day at Bethpage Black, with heightened measures planned for President Donald Trump’s expected Friday visit.
• Europe returns 11 of its 2023 winners under captain Luke Donald, who could become the first skipper since Tony Jacklin to win consecutive editions.
• U.S. captain Keegan Bradley vowed to make Bethpage “America’s home course,” aiming to harness a partisan New York crowd after sharpening preparation efforts.
• Play runs Sept. 26–28 with foursomes and four-balls on Friday and Saturday before Sunday singles, with 28 points available on a demanding public course.