Overview

• The 45th Ryder Cup runs Friday to Sunday at Bethpage Black, with Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald captaining in a schedule that opens with morning foursomes on both Friday and Saturday before Sunday singles.
• The PGA of America will pay each U.S. player and the captain $500,000 with $300,000 designated for charity, a contrast to Europe’s unpaid tradition; Bradley says he will donate his full amount and Scottie Scheffler plans to support community projects.
• Expectations of a raucous New York crowd have led Europe to use virtual‑reality headsets simulating abuse, and attendance is expected to include President Donald Trump.
• Recent history favors the hosts with each of the last five Ryder Cups won at home, while a Boyle Sports prediction model makes the U.S. a slight favorite and lists 14.5–13.5 for the Americans as the most likely score.
• Team USA features world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler among 12 selections, and Europe return 11 players from their 2023 win, with Donald describing Bethpage’s setup as tough yet geared for birdies rather than U.S. Open‑style rough.