2025 Ryder Cup Kicks Off in Farmingdale, New York

FARMINGDALE, New York — The much-anticipated 2025 Ryder Cup commenced this morning at Bethpage Black, where teams from the United States and Europe collide in golf’s premier team competition. The event runs from September 26 to September 28, drawing avid golf fans eager to see top players compete for national pride.

Europe enters the tournament as the defending champions, having won the last Ryder Cup by defeating the United States 16½-11½ in Rome in 2023. With a history dating back to 1927, this is the 45th edition of the biennial competition, where each side fields 12 top golfers.

The first day features four matches of foursomes, where pairs alternate shots. By afternoon, four four-ball matches will take place, in which each golfer plays their own ball, and the best score of each team is counted. Sunday will showcase singles matches, where all players compete head-to-head.

Fans can catch the action live through NBC, the Golf Channel, and USA Network. Streaming services will also offer coverage through Peacock.

This year’s event highlights a fresh lineup for Team USA and carries high stakes, as it seeks to reclaim the Ryder Cup on home soil. The course at Bethpage Black, known for its challenges, is expected to amplify the intensity of the match-up.

As play unfolds, fans anticipate the display of skills, strategy, and camaraderie that define the Ryder Cup. The first tee shot, a symbolic start to the competition, was completed at 7:10 AM ET, setting the stage for what many hope will be a thrilling contest.