Golf’s biggest rivalry takes centre stage this week as the United States and Europe face off at Bethpage Black in New York from the evening of Friday 26 September to the morning of Monday 29 September AEST.
The Europeans are seeking to become the first away team to win the Ryder Cup since they came from behind in ‘The Miracle at Medinah’ in 2012.
Luke Donald will once again captain Europe after leading them to victory in Rome two years ago, while Keegan Bradley makes his debut as American captain.
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Bradley opted not to become the first playing captain in more than 60 years, and instead is fully focused on trying to win back the Cup after experiencing heartbreak as a player in 2012 and 2014.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler headlines the American team, while Bryson DeChambeau will no doubt be in the thick of the action.
For the Europeans, career grand slam winner Rory McIlroy leads the charge with FedEx Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood also a big name for the visitors.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Team Captains Luke Donald of England and Keegan Bradley of The United States pose for a photograph with the Ryder Cup Trophy during the Ryder Cup 2024 Year to Go Media Event at the Statue of Liberty on October 08, 2024 in New York, New York. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Redington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Source: AFP
HOW TO WATCH
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TEE TIMES AEST
Friday 26 September
Day One – Foursomes
Match 1 – 9:10pm
Match 2 – 9:26pm
Match 3 – 9:42pm
Match 4 – 9:58pm
Saturday 27 September
Day One – Four-ball
Match 1 – 2:25am
Match 2 – 2:41am
Match 3 – 2:57am
Match 4 – 3:13am
Day Two – Foursomes
Match 1 – 9:10pm
Match 2 – 9:26pm
Match 3 – 9:42pm
Match 4 – 9:58pm
Sunday 28 September
Day Two – Four-ball
Match 1 – 2:25am
Match 2 – 2:41am
Match 3 – 2:57am
Match 4 – 3:13am
Monday 29 September
Day Three – Singles
First match begins at 2:02am with the other 11 matches to follow.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: (R-L) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shakes hands with Bryson DeChambeau of the United States on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
FORMAT EXPLAINED
All Ryder Cup matches are matchplay contests, rather than stroke play as is played on tours around the globe from week-to-week.
All that matters is winning more holes than your opponent/s regardless of which of the three formats – foursomes, four-ball or singles – is being played.
The player or team that wins the most holes, wins the match and earns a point for their team.
If the match is tied after 18 holes, both teams are awarded a half point.
Europe need 14 points from the 28 matches to retain the Cup, while the USA need 14.5 points to win.
FOURSOMES
The first two days will begin with the format also known as alternate shot.
Players will pair up and alternate shots until the hole is finished.
One player will tee off on the odd-numbered holes, and the other will tee off on the even-numbered holes.
Foursomes makes for an interesting dynamic with players having to use the same ball, and players need to be paired up based on complimentary skillsets.
There are only four matches in each session, meaning eight players from each team are in action, while four watch from the sidelines.
NAPA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 10: Keegan Bradley talks with Scottie Scheffler and his caddie Ted Scott on the 17th hole prior to the Procore Championship 2025 at Silverado Resort and Spa on September 10, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
FOUR-BALL
The afternoon sessions on the first two days will be played in another team format, also known as better ball.
Players pair up again, but both members of each team play their own ball with the best score from the pair counting.
Four-ball also makes for interesting tactical elements with the teammate playing second often balancing risk versus reward based on when their teammate’s shot went.
There are only four matches in each session, meaning eight players from each team are in action, while four watch from the sidelines.
SINGLES
Player versus player, head-to-head in match play is arguably golf at its best.
The final day will have all twelve players playing as they face off in individual contests.
All that matters is winning more holes than your opponent, and singles matches with the Ryder Cup on the line always makes for riveting viewing.
WHEN WILL THE PAIRINGS BE ANNOUNCED?
Pairings for the opening day’s action will be announced at the event’s official opening ceremony held on Friday morning AEST
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 15: (Top L-R) Vice-captain Alex Noren, vice-captain Edoardo Molinari, vice-captain Francesco Molinari, Ludvig Aberg, Sepp Straka, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose, Robert MacIntyre, Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Rasmus Hojgaard, vice-captain Jose Maria Olazabal, and vice captain Thomas Bjorn (Bottom L-R) Team advisor Paul McGinley, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, team captain Luke Donald, Tommy Fleetwood, and Viktor Hovland of Team Europe sit for the official team photo ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 15, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Andrew Redington / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Source: AFPThis combo of files photos shows the United States Ryder cup golf team, from top left, Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau,, Harris English, Ben Griffin and Russell Henley, bottom row from left, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young. (AP Photo/File)Source: AP
TEAMS
USA
Keegan Bradley – captain
Sam Burns
Patrick Cantlay
Bryson DeChambeau
Harris English
Ben Griffin
Russell Henley
Collin Morikawa
Xander Schauffele
J.J. Spaun
Scottie Scheffler
Justin Thomas
Cameron Young
EUROPE
Luke Donald – captain
Ludvig Aberg
Matt Fitzpatrick
Tommy Fleetwood
Tyrell Hatton
Rasmus Hojgaard
Viktor Hovland
Shane Lowry
Robert MacIntyre
Rory McIlroy
Jon Rahm
Justin Rose
Sepp Straka
PAST 10 WINNERS
2023 – Europe 16.5 USA 11.5
2021 – USA 19 Europe 9
2018 – Europe 17.5 USA 10.5
2016 – USA 17, Europe 11
2014 – Europe 16.5 USA 11.5
2012 – Europe 14.5 USA 13.5
2010 – Europe 14.5 USA 13.5
2008 – USA 16.5 USA 11.5
2006 – Europe 18.5 USA 9.5
2004 – Europe 18.5 USA 9.5
