Overview

• Play begins Friday at Bethpage Black, where defending champions Europe face a U.S. team loaded with top‑ranked players, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
• President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend opening day, with U.S. players saying his presence could lift the home side.
• Security has been tightened following the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, with New York State Police warning the risk to the event has increased.
• Europe’s preparations include virtual‑reality headsets simulating crowd abuse and nostalgic salmon‑colored attire nodding to their first U.S. win in 1987, with 11 of 12 players returning from 2023.
• Team USA opened the week with a solemn first‑tee ceremony featuring 9/11 firefighter Chris Mascali, is introducing player stipends reported up to $500,000, and is leaning on Bryson DeChambeau as an energizing X‑factor.