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.
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.
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.
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
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
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