The 47th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is set to begin, with Europe and the U.S. finalizing preparations under stormy skies and injury shadows. Thursday is all about practice, while the opening ceremony was already moved forward due to weather.
Sponsors & Partnerships
Worldwide Partners include Aon, BMW, Capgemini, Citi, DP World, and Rolex. Enterprise Mobility joins as Worldwide Supplier, Ralph Lauren outfits Team USA, and Heritage Landscape Supply Group manages course care.
Weather & Health
Scattered storms, high humidity, and rain risks threaten delays through Saturday, possibly reducing the U.S. home advantage. Tiger Woods is absent with a torn Achilles, while Xander Schauffele returns from rib issues. Scheffler and McIlroy look fit, as both squads adapt strategy.
Practice Notes
Team USA sharpened its four-ball play, with Scheffler and DeChambeau leading the charge. Captain Keegan Bradley stressed his Bethpage connection. Team Europe, guided by Luke Donald, emphasized pressure training—McIlroy and Rahm even used VR to mimic heckling.
Fans & Security
No on-site parking: fans must use trains and shuttles, while 40,000+ daily spectators push facilities to the limit. Beer prices soar to $19, and noise levels top 100 dB. Police, K-9 units, and the Secret Service oversee security.
Highlights & Coverage
Speculation surrounds a Tiger Woods appearance despite injury. Broadcasts span NBC, Golf Channel, and Sky Sports, covering all matches from Friday to Sunday. Lighthearted moments include “Make Golf Great Again” caps and a celebrity match with Colin Jost, Brooklyn Beckham, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The Ryder Cup promises intensity, unpredictability, and drama—on and off the fairways.
