Golf’s largest rivalry takes centre stage this week as the USA and Europe face off at Bethpage Black in New York from the night of Friday 26 September to the morning of Monday 29 September AEST.
The Europeans are searching for to turn out to be the primary away workforce to win the Ryder Cup since they got here from behind in ‘The Miracle at Medinah’ in 2012.
Luke Donald will as soon as once more captain Europe after main them to victory in Rome two years in the past, whereas Keegan Bradley makes his debut as American captain.
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Bradley opted to not turn out to be the primary taking part in captain in additional than 60 years, and as an alternative is absolutely centered on attempting to win again the Cup after experiencing heartbreak as a participant in 2012 and 2014.
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler headlines the American workforce, whereas Bryson DeChambeau will little question be within the thick of the motion.
For the Europeans, profession grand slam winner Rory McIlroy leads the cost with FedEx Cup winner Tommy Fleetwood additionally an enormous identify for the guests.
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 – 4-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 – 4-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 opposite 11 matches to observe.
FORMAT EXPLAINED
All Ryder Cup matches are matchplay contests, moderately than stroke play as is performed on excursions across the globe from week-to-week.
All that issues is profitable extra holes than your opponent/s no matter which of the three codecs – foursomes, four-ball or singles – is being performed.
The participant or workforce that wins essentially the most holes, wins the match and earns a degree for his or her workforce.
If the match is tied after 18 holes, each groups are awarded a half level.
Europe want 14 factors from the 28 matches to retain the Cup, whereas the USA want 14.5 factors to win.
FOURSOMES
The primary two days will start with the format often known as alternate shot.
Gamers will pair up and alternate photographs till the outlet is completed.
One participant will tee off on the odd-numbered holes, and the opposite will tee off on the even-numbered holes.
Foursomes makes for an fascinating dynamic with gamers having to make use of the identical ball, and gamers should be paired up based mostly on complimentary skillsets.
There are solely 4 matches in every session, that means eight gamers from every workforce are in motion, whereas 4 watch from the sidelines.
FOUR-BALL
The afternoon classes on the primary two days might be performed in one other workforce format, often known as higher ball.
Gamers pair up once more, however each members of every workforce play their very own ball with one of the best rating from the pair counting.
4-ball additionally makes for fascinating tactical components with the teammate taking part in second typically balancing danger versus reward based mostly on when their teammate’s shot went.
There are solely 4 matches in every session, that means eight gamers from every workforce are in motion, whereas 4 watch from the sidelines.
SINGLES
Participant versus participant, head-to-head in match play is arguably golf at its greatest.
The ultimate day could have all twelve gamers taking part in as they face off in particular person contests.
All that issues is profitable extra holes than your opponent, and singles matches with the Ryder Cup on the road all the time makes for riveting viewing.
WHEN WILL THE PAIRINGS BE ANNOUNCED?
Pairings for the opening day’s motion might be introduced on the occasion’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 Younger
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