Three things to look out for at this year’s Ryder Cup
USUA TODAY Sports’ Chris Bumbaca breaks down the three biggest storylines surrounding the 2025 Ryder Cup.
The 2025 Ryder Cup pits the best golfers in the United States and Europe against each other in the sport’s premier team event.
Day one of the three-day event got underway Sept. 26 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, where Team USA will try to rebound from its loss to Team Europe in 2023 in Italy.
Here’s how to tune in this weekend.
Friday, Sept. 264 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Live coverage on TV channel USA Network4:05 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Featured matches on Rydercup.com and Ryder Cup app3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. PT: Live from the Ryder Cup on the Golf Channel3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. PT: Ryder Cup T-Time with The Smylie Show powered by T-Mobile on Ryder Cup YouTubeSaturday, Sept. 273 a.m.-5 a.m. PT: T-Mobile Breakfast at Bethpage on Rydercup.com and Ryder Cup app4 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Live coverage on TV channel NBC4:05 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Featured matches on Rydercup.com and Ryder Cup app3 p.m.-6 p.m. PT: Live from the Ryder Cup on the Golf Channel3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m. PT: Ryder Cup T-Time with The Smylie Show powered by T-Mobile on Ryder Cup YouTubeSunday, Sept. 287 a.m.-9 a.m. PT: T-Mobile Breakfast at Bethpage on Rydercup.com and Ryder Cup app7 a.m.-9 a.m. PT: The Ryder Cup Range Show: Live from Bethpage Black on Ryder Cup YouTube9 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Live coverage on TV channel NBC9 a.m.-3 p.m. PT: Featured matches on Rydercup.com and Ryder Cup app3 p.m.-5 p.m. PT: Live from the Ryder Cup on the Golf Channel
The streaming platform Peacock will also provide live coverage of select featured matches throughout the event.
Stream golf action on Peacock
What is the 2025 Ryder Cup format?
The first two days consist of four foursomes, or alternate shot, matches, and four four-ball, or better-ball matches. That means 16 points are available in the first two days. Sunday features 12 singles matches for a total of 28 points. Europe holds the Cup and must score 14 points to retain the Cup. The United States must win 14 1/2 points to regain the cup.
Who is on Team USA?
Captain Keegan Bradley; vice captains Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Gary Woodland; players Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Patrick Cantlay, J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, Harris English, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Sam Burns and Bryson DeChambeau.
Who is on Team Europe?
Captain Luke Donald: vice captains Thomas Bjorn, Jose Maria Olazabal, Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, Alex Noren; players Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Which team leads the Ryder Cup?
The United States holds a 27-15 winning mark.
Where is the 2025 Ryder Cup?
The 45th Ryder Cup will be held Sept. 26-28 at the Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on Long Island, New York.
Contributing: USA TODAY
