The 45th Ryder Cup kicks off today on Long Island, marking the first time this prestigious event will be held at this location.
This tournament differs from typical golf events; it’s a team competition where each match is worth a point, featuring the best golfers from the United States facing off against their European counterparts.
Today’s schedule includes two rounds of play. The morning features four foursome matches, where players take alternate shots, followed by four four-ball matches in the afternoon, where each player plays their own ball.
- When: Day 1 starts on September 26th at 7 AM
- Where: Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York
- Channel: USA Network
- Streaming: DirectV (free trial available for 5 days)
As the defending champions, Team Europe needs to secure 14 points for victory, while Team USA requires 14.5 points to take home the Cup.
When does the 2025 Ryder Cup begin?
The event commences today, September 26th, at 7 AM, continuing through September 27th and 28th.
How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup:
If you don’t have cable, a live TV streaming service will be necessary to catch all the action. DirectV is a great option, offering a 5-day free trial and various subscription packages, starting at $49.99 a month.
2025 Ryder Cup TV Schedule:
All times are in Eastern Time.
- Friday, September 26th: 7 AM to 6 PM (USA)
- Saturday, September 27th: 7 AM to 6 PM (NBC, Peacock)
- Sunday, September 28th: 12 PM to 6 PM (NBC, Peacock)
Friday match times:
Morning Foursome
- Match 1: 7:10 AM ET: Bryson DeChambeau/Justin Thomas (USA) vs. Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton (EUR)
- Match 2: 7:26 AM ET: Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley (USA) vs. Ludvig Åberg/Matt Fitzpatrick (EUR)
- Match 3: 7:42 AM ET: Collin Morikawa/Harris English (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood (EUR)
- Match 4: 7:58 AM ET: Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland (EUR)
Afternoon Four Ball
- Match 1: 12:25 PM ET: TBA
- Match 2: 12:41 PM ET: TBA
- Match 3: 12:57 PM ET: TBA
- Match 4: 1:13 PM ET: TBA
2025 Ryder Cup Teams:
Team USA
- Keegan Bradley (Captain)
- Sam Burns
- Patrick Cantlay
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Harris English
- Ben Griffin
- Russell Henley
- Collin Morikawa
- JJ Spaun
- Xander Schauffele
- Scottie Scheffler
- Justin Thomas
- Cameron Young
- Jim Furyk (Vice Captain)
- Kevin Kisner (Vice Captain)
- Webb Simpson (Vice Captain)
- Brandt Snedeker (Vice Captain)
Team Europe
- Luke Donald (Captain)
- Ludvig Åberg
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Rasmus Højgaard
- Viktor Hovland
- Shane Lowry
- Robert McIntyre
- Rory McIlroy
- Jon Rahm
- Justin Rose
- Sepp Straka
- Edoardo Molinari (Vice Captain)
- Thomas Bjørn (Vice Captain)
- José María Olazábal (Vice Captain)
- Francesco Molinari (Vice Captain)
Where is the 2025 Ryder Cup being held?
This year’s Ryder Cup is set at the Bethpage Black Golf Course in Farmingdale, New York. It’s a notable first for the Long Island course to host this event.
The Black Course is known as the toughest among the five at Bethpage State Park, with a sign at the first tee warning that “The Black Course is a very difficult course and is recommended only for highly skilled golfers.”
