2025 Ryder Cup Set to Tee Off at Bethpage Black This Weekend

FARMINGDALE, New York — The much-anticipated 2025 Ryder Cup begins Friday at Bethpage Black Golf Course, featuring top golfers from the United States and Europe competing for glory. This prestigious tournament, first launched in 1927, has evolved over the years to include a broader range of European players.

Originally a contest between Team USA and Team Great Britain, the format changed in 1979 to create Team Europe, leveling the playing field. Team Europe has since won 12 of the 22 tournaments held since.

Hosting the Ryder Cup rotates among participating nations, and this year, it is America’s turn at Bethpage Black after the event took place in Rome in 2023. Team USA will be looking for redemption after their defeat at Marco Simone Golf Club in Italy, marking a 34-year winless streak in European tournaments.

The Ryder Cup format differs from regular golf tournaments. Teams score points through match play over three days, with a total of 28 points available. Foursomes and fourballs are played in the first two days, while the final day is dedicated to singles matches.

Foursomes on Friday will have pairs take alternate shots using a single ball, while fourballs will see each player using their own ball. Captains Keegan Bradley for Team USA and Luke Donald for Team Europe finalize pairings based on player chemistry and performance. Team USA includes six automatic qualifiers and six captain’s picks, while Team Europe features a similar selection process.

The Saturday lineup follows the same format as Friday, leading into Sunday’s singles matches—12 one-on-one competitions. The first team to reach 14 points becomes the champion. History suggests it will be difficult for Team Europe to secure a victory on American soil, having last succeeded there in 2012.

As tensions rise heading into the weekend, fans can expect thrilling matchups and significant moments that may define this Ryder Cup. Coverage of the event will be broadcast live across various platforms including Sky Sports in the UK and NBC in the U.S.