Overview

• Competition begins Friday with morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs on both opening days before 12 singles matches on Sunday.
• Luke Donald retained 11 of Europe’s 2023 winners with Rasmus Hojgaard the lone newcomer, while Keegan Bradley’s U.S. side features world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and eight of the top 11 players.
• Donald armed his team with virtual‑reality headsets simulating heckling and led a public charm offensive at practice, with players engaging New York fans at Bethpage Black.
• Scheffler said President Donald Trump’s scheduled appearance on Friday would boost the U.S. team, a sentiment echoed by captain Bradley, who expects a memorable first‑tee atmosphere.
• Teammates and coaches cast Bryson DeChambeau as a potential X‑factor for the hosts, while separate reports note a first‑time U.S. player stipend and the temporary removal of Bethpage’s famous warning plaque.