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The 2025 Ryder Cup is underway as the best golfers from the United States and Europe compete against one another on the first day of action at golf's most prestigious team event. .
Team USA is aiming to reclaim the trophy Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York after losing to Team Europe 16.5 to 11.5 in Italy in 2023. The host team has won the last five matchups, and eight of the past nine. The last time the Ryder Cup was held in the United States, the U.S. team triumphed over Europe, 19-9, at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wisconsin, in 2021.
The three-day event will begin with four foursome matches on Friday morning, where two players from each team take turns playing the same ball. This is followed by four four-ball matches in the afternoon, when each player plays their own ball and the best score from each team is taken.
USA TODAY Sports will have complete coverage from the 2025 Ryder Cup, so make sure to check back for live updates.
Ryder Cup 2025 live leaderboard
Here's what is happening on the course during Friday morning's foursomes:
Europe leads Ryder Cup, 3-0
- Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton (Europe) def. Bryson DeChambeau/Justin Thomas (USA), 4&3
- Ludvig Åberg/Matt Fitzpatrick (Europe) def. Scottie Scheffler/Russell Henley (USA), 5&3
- Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood (Europe) def. Collin Morikawa/Harris English (USA), 5&4
- Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland (Europe) vs. Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay (USA): All square through 15 holes
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay lose lead
It's all square in the final foursomes match of Friday morning after a bogey by Schauffele and Cantlay at No. 15 opened the door for a Viktor Hovland par putt to tie the match with three holes to go. Schauffele and Cantlay were 3 up after the 11th hole but Europe has won three of the past four holes. It could be on the cusp of a session sweep if Hovland and partner Robert MacIntyre can complete their comeback and win the match.
Getting dicey for Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay
The lead for the American pairing of Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay against Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland in the final foursomes match of Friday is dwindling. Schauffele and Cantlay are now just 1 up after a birdie putt by Hovland at No. 13. An away team hasn't swept a session at the Ryder Cup since 1987. Europe has a chance to accomplish the feat Friday, and it would be demoralizing for the United States.
Scottie Scheffler loses Ryder Cup foursomes match ... again
Perhaps the most demoralizing American setback of Friday morning's foursomes involved Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick absolutely dismantling the United States pairing of Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley. The world's No. 1 golfer couldn't seem to get going and Henley, a Ryder Cup rookie, looked overwhelmed by the setting and played poorly. Aberg and Fitzpatrick won the match 5&3 two years after Åberg paired with Viktor Hovland for a historic 9&7 win over Scheffler at the Ryder Cup. Scheffler still has never won a foursomes match at the Ryder Cup. It's up to Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay to ensure the United States isn't shut out in the opening wave of action.
Europe wins first two matches of Ryder Cup
Europe has two blowout wins to start foursomes action Friday morning at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
A disappointing initial outing for Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas ended in disheartening fashion. Thomas missed a short par putt at No. 15 that clinched a 4&3 foursomes win for Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton. DeChambeau and Thomas were supposed to provide an emotional jolt for the Americans at Bethpage Black and the plan got off to a good start when the U.S. won the first hole. But they didn't win another hole the rest of the match.
Soon after Thomas's missed putt, Europe's Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood wrapped up a decisive 5&4 win over Collin Morikawa and Harris English. U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley will face some questions about using Morikawa and English together considering data-golf.com rated them as the worst possible pairing Bradley could have used on Friday.
Tyrrell Hatton, Jon Rahm take control
After losing the first hole of the Ryder Cup to Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, Tyrell Hatton and Jon Rahm have found their bearings and just took a 3-up lead in the opening foursomes match of this year's event. That means Europe has a commanding lead in three of the four matches on the course at the moment. It will be tough for the United States to come back in any of those matchups on the back nine. Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay remain the only Americans up for now.
Xander Schauffele gets United States back on board
It had been more than an hour since an American pairing had won a hole in Friday's foursomes action as Europe grabbed firm control of two matches. But Xander Schauffele may have gotten the momentum tilted back towards the United States after a no-doubt birdie putt at No. 8 gave him and partner Patrick Cantlay a 1 up lead over Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland. It's the only match the United States leads at the moment.
Europe off to strong start in foursomes
The duo of Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood is running away with the match against Collin Morikawa and Harris English, going four up through the first six holes, and the same for Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley, going down three in their duel with Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, through seven holes.
But it is the Europeans that has struck first, as they have the lead in three of the four matches in the early portion of the day.
Ryder Cup 2025 standings, points
Leaders through Day 1. This section will be updated as action begins. Click here for the latest leaderboard updates and tee times.
Where to watch Ryder Cup 2025: TV channel, streaming Friday
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be broadcast across various networks under the NBCUniversal umbrella. NBC and USA Network will have coverage throughout the competition.
TV coverage for the Ryder Cup. All times Eastern
Friday, Sept. 26
- 7 a.m. -6 p.m.: Ryder Cup, Day 1 foursomes and fourballs (USA Network/NBC Sports app)
- 6-8 p.m.: Live From the Ryder Cup (Golf Channel/NBC Sports app)
Saturday, Sept. 27
- 7 a.m.-6 p.m.: Ryder Cup, Day 2 foursomes and fourballs (NBC/Peacock/NBC Sports app)
- 6-8 p.m.: Live From the Ryder Cup (Golf Channel/NBC Sports app)
Sunday, Sept. 28
- Noon-6 p.m.: Ryder Cup, Day 3 singles (NBC/Peacock/NBC Sports app)
- 6-9 p.m.: Live From the Ryder Cup (Golf Channel/NBC Sports app)
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2025 Ryder Cup pairings, matchups
For a full list of tee times, you can find Friday's starts here.
All times Eastern;
Foursomes (alternate shot):
- Match 1 (7:10 a.m.): USA's Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas vs. Europe's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton
- Match 2 (7:26 a.m.): USA's Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley vs. Europe's Ludvig Åberg and Matthew Fitzpatrick
- Match 3 (7:42 a.m.): USA's Collin Morikawa and Harris English vs. Europe's Rory McIlory and Tommy Fleetwood
- Match 4 (7:58 a.m.): USA's Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay vs. Europe's Robert MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland
Four-Ball:
- Match 1: begins at 12:25 p.m.
- Match 2: begins at 12:41 p.m.
- Match 3: begins at 12:57 p.m.
- Match 4: begins at 1:13 p.m.
Bethpage Black prepares for Trump arrival early Friday
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit, Secret Service conducted a secondary security screening to enter the area that includes first tee, 18th green and clubhouse.
Comedian Heather McMahan tried to get the crowd getting with mixed results. American golfers and fans talked a big game about the support that would be on display at Bethpage. It’s still early. But the first impression left something to be desired. – Chris Bumbaca
2025 Ryder Cup odds
Ryder Cup odds according to BetMGM, as of Thursday afternoon:
- Moneyline: USA (-145); Europe (+160); Tie (+1200)
Ryder Cup location: What to know about Bethpage Black
The 2025 Ryder Cup will bring teams representing the United States and Europe to the famed Black Course at Bethpage State Park.
Bethpage Black is located in Farmingdale, New York, roughly an hour east of Manhattan. The Long Island golf course has hosted some big events in recent years, including the 2002 and 2009 editions of the U.S. Open as well as the 2019 PGA Championship. The par-71 course is considered a major test even for the best professional golfers, while its location near New York City makes for easy access for a big, noisy crowd.
The venue was chosen all the way back in 2013, though Bethpage Black was originally set to host the 2024 Ryder Cup. However, a delay caused by the Covid-19 pandemic pushed the tournament – which is played every other year at venues alternating between the U.S. and Europe – back a year, bringing one of golf's biggest events to the notoriously challenging course in 2025. — Jason Anderson
Will Bethpage Black go "beast" mode at Ryder Cup?
Not many golf courses come with warning signs. This one does.
“WARNING,” the red-lettered notice reads as players walk to the first tee.“The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which We Recommend Only For Highly Skilled Golfers.”
At the 2025 Ryder Cup, the Bethpage Black Course won’t live up to that brutal reputation, which has flummoxed golfers at all proficiency levels, from 30-handicaps to professionals. Brooks Koepka won the last major here, the 2019 PGA Championship, by shooting four-over par over the four days of play. Tiger Woods won the first major at Bethpage, the 2002 U.S. Open, at -3, three shots ahead of second-place finisher Phil Mickelson.
USA TODAY's Chris Bumbaca has more on the iconic course.
2025 Ryder Cup predictions and picks
Predictions made ahead of The 2025 Ryder Cup:
Golf.com: Europe storms back
Josh Schrock writes: "Entering singles with a three-point lead and the crowd behind them, the Americans appear to have all the momentum as the final day at Bethpage begins. But the tide soon turns as … Tyrrell Hatton beats Ben Griffin and then (Tommy) Fleetwood takes down (Bryson) DeChambeau 2 and 1 to clinch the cup for Europe.”
CBS Sports: United States wins close one
Patrick McDonald writes: “Everything screams Europe — form, experience, continuity, leadership, pedigree, meaning and whatever else you want to pile on — but something inside says the U.S. will get the job done by the thinnest of margins.”
PGA Tour: Europe will keep it close
Paul Hodowanic writes: “Two things can be true: 1) This is Europe’s best shot to win an away Ryder Cup since Medinah, boasting an experienced and talented roster that goes toe to toe with the Americans. 2) That still won’t be enough to end the home team dominance. The last five Ryder Cups have all been won by the hosts, all with at least a five-point margin. Europe can keep it closer, but ultimately the U.S. wins out.”
Sports Illustrated: Team USA falls short at home
Iain MacMillan writes: "We’re going to witness the fall of Team USA at this year’s Ryder Cup. The assumption that the Americans will always be the betting favorite will stop after Europe gets the job done on enemy soil."
Ryder Cup format: How many points to win event?
The Ryder Cup is scored via match play. Essentially, it doesn't matter how many strokes you take on an individual hole. All that matters is that you take fewer strokes than your opponent.
When each round is done, whichever player won more holes, wins a point for their team. If both competitors are tied, each earns half a point for their team.
In total, there are 28 points up for grabs, meaning the first team to 14.5 points wins the tournament. Theoretically, the tournament could end in a 14-14 tie, but that has happened only twice in history (1969, 1989). If it happens this year, the previous winner will retain the trophy, which would be Europe in this instance. — Jon Hoefling
Read more on Ryder Cup rules and format.
Ryder Cup weather updates
After a Thursday of isolated thunderstorms, the Black Course, one of five 18-hole courses at Bethpage State Park, is currently forecasted to experience a partly cloudy Friday, Sept. 26, with a high of 73 degrees and wind gusts between 5-10 miles per hour. As the first day of competition progresses into the evening, the temperature is expected to drop to a low of 62 degrees, with sunset occurring around 6:45 p.m. ET.
Weather forecasts are according to the Weather Channel:
- Friday, Sept. 26: Partly cloudy with 74% humidity. Low: 62F; High: 81F
- Saturday, Sept. 27: Partly cloudy with 78% humidity. Low: 63F; High: 78F
- Sunday, Sept. 28: Mostly sunny and clouds mix with 72% humidity. Low: 76F; High: 76F
Ryder Cup past winners, champions
Most recent Ryder Cup winners. For a full list, click here.
- 2023: Europe
- 2021: United States
- 2018: Europe
- 2016: United States
- 2014: Europe
- 2012: Europe
- 2010: Europe
- 2008: United States
- 2006: Europe
- 2004: Europe
- 2002: Europe
- 1999: United States
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ryder Cup live score updates: Day 1 points, afternoon pairings, tee times, results
Reporting by Scooby Axson, Elizabeth Flores and Mark Giannotto, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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