By Frank Pingue

FARMINGDALE, New York (Reuters) -U.S. captain Keegan Bradley promised during the Ryder Cup opening ceremony on Wednesday to make Bethpage Black “America’s course” while European counterpart Luke Donald said his squad would win over the hearts of the rowdy, partisan New York crowd.

The opening ceremony, which traditionally reveals the pairings for the first session of matches, is usually held on the eve of the three-day match-play competition but was brought forward a day due to the threat of bad weather.

Bradley and Donald will reveal their lineup decisions at 4 p.m. ET (2000 GMT) on Thursday at a separate event.

Europe, looking to retain the Ryder Cup with their fifth overseas victory, were introduced first on the stage next to the first tee and arrived wearing dark do

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