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Ryder Cup Week Arrives at Bethpage as Trump’s Visit and New York Crowd Loom Large

Both teams arrive sharpened by recent tune-ups, with Europe leaning on continuity and VR desensitization.

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American golf fans run down the 18th fairway to celebrate the US victory in the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline, Massachusetts
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Europe captain Luke Donald, left, and United States captain Keegan Bradley, right, hold the Ryder Cup, which their golf teams will compete for at Bethpage Black

Overview

  • Organizers and players expect an intense atmosphere at Bethpage Black on opening day with President Donald Trump in attendance and a highly partisan New York crowd.
  • Scottie Scheffler criticized the long gap after the PGA Tour season and, along with nine U.S. teammates, used the Procore Championship to stay sharp ahead of Sept. 26–28.
  • Europe sent 11 of 12 players to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and then headed straight to New York, adding VR sessions to simulate noise and heckling.
  • The United States fields a form-heavy lineup led by world No. 1 Scheffler, as Europe brings back 11 players from its 2023 victory under captain Luke Donald.
  • The United States needs 14.5 points to win the Cup, while Europe requires 14 to retain it under the standard 28-point match-play format.