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The countdown to the Ryder Cup is underway with Luke Donald leading Europe against Keegan Bradley’s Team USA with the American captain opting against picking himself to play.
Donald’s side were outstanding in 2023 and are now hoping to become just the second away team to win since 2006, with most of the heroes from Marco Simone in good form and desperate to repeat their success.
Europe’s famous win in 2012, known as ‘The Miracle of Medinah’, could inspire Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and co. with Europe’s team settled and in good form throughout 2025 on the PGA Tour.
But Scottie Scheffler, the world No 1, will hope to lead the hosts after a dominant win at Royal Portrush to capture The Open as his fourth major championship victory. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
How can I watch the Ryder Cup?
In the UK, you can also watch the action unfold live on Sky Sports Main Event and with rolling 24-hour coverage on Sky Sports Golf. A live stream on NOW TV.
In the US, fans can watch the action on USA Network and NBC. USA Network will have exclusive coverage of Friday’s action before it switches to NBC for the weekend. A live stream will be available via the NBC Sports app or Peacock.
The Independent will also bring you full coverage from Bethpage Black, with hole-by-hole updates, scores and results in our Ryder Cup live blogs.
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Team USA members mimic the hat celebration in Rome (Reuters)
Ryder Cup 2025 schedule
Days 1: Friday 26 September
Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST), 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST), 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST), 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST).
Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST).
Day 2: Saturday 27 September
Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST), 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST), 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST), 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST).
Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST).
Day 3: Sunday 28 September
12 singles matches: Starting from 12:02pm ET (5:02pm BST) to 2:03pm ET (6:03pm BST).
The trophy presentation is scheduled for 6:00pm ET (11pm BST).
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Fans in New York will be given free tickets to the biennial clash between Europe and the United States (Getty)
What’s the format?
There are 28 points up for grabs with the winners required to reach 14.5 points. The holders can defend the cup by reaching 14 points, with a draw ensuring they retain the cup.
The competition lasts three days and the first two days, Friday and Saturday, see the players battle it out over foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball). The action concludes on Sunday with 12 singles matches.
Each match offers up one point, though the point can be halved if the match is tied after 18 holes, resulting in each team winning half a point.
The players involved in foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball) will be announced shortly before each session, with every player tasked with competing in a singles match on Sunday.
The Course: Bethpage Black, New York
Bethpage Black is known as one of the most difficult golf courses in the world. It is a par 71 and stretches to a daunting 7,426 yards, favouring the long hitters on tour.
Players will be greeted by a sign on the first tee: “The Black Course is an extremely difficult course which we recommend only for highly skilled golfers”.
There have been three major championships held at the course, including most recently the 2019 PGA Championship, won by Brooks Koepka, who is competing to be on Team USA this time around.
The course set-up is in the hands of the hosts, meaning USA can adjust conditions to suit their players. That said, Team Europe’s talent and characteristics are largely similar to Team USA, meaning less advantage this time around.
Players can expect narrower fairways and deep rough though, favouring players who can carry the ball a long way. The 15th hole is notoriously difficult and known as ‘The Beast’.
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Europe’s Ryder Cup team, captained by Luke Donald, regained the trophy in Rome (PA Wire)
European team for the 2025 Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroyBob MacIntyreTommy FleetwoodJustin RoseRasmus HojgaardTyrrell HattonShane LowryJon Rahm Sepp Straka Viktor HovlandLudvig AbergMatt Fitzpatrick
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Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm of Team Europe and Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns of Team United States walk from the first tee (Getty Images)
American team for the 2025 Ryder Cup
Scottie SchefflerJJ Spaun Xander SchauffeleRussell HenleyHarris English Bryson DeChambeauJustin ThomasCollin MorikawaBen GriffinSam BurnsPatrick CantlayCameron Young
