The 2025 Ryder Cup kicked off Friday, Sept. 26, pitting the top golfers from the United States and Europe against each other in a battle of skill and strategy at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Team Europe heads into Saturday with a commanding 5.5-2.5 lead over the United States.

The European team claimed an early 3-1 lead after the first session with President Donald Trump in attendance, with Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay claiming the solo point for the home team.

In the afternoon sessions, Cameron Young and Justin Thomas secured the first four-ball victory for the U.S. The celebration was short-lived, though, as Sepp Straka and Jon Rahm helped Team Europe claim another point by defeating Scottie Scheffler and J.J. Spaun. Europe extended its lead with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose winning their four-ball matchup. The final match of the day between Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry and Patrick Cantlay/Sam Burns ended in a tie.

The second day of the three-day tournament will maintain the same format as Friday, starting with four foursome matches on Saturday morning. In the afternoon, there will be four four-ball matches.

Follow live and be part of the action with the live leaderboard from Day 2 of the 2025 Ryder Cup on Saturday, Sept. 27:

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  • Thomas/Young vs. McIlroy/Lowry 1UP (17)
  • Scheffler/DeChambeau vs. Fleetwood/Rose 3UP
  • Spaun/Schauffele vs. Rahm/Straka 1UP (14)
  • Burns/Cantlay vs. Hatton/Fitzpatrick (14)

Scheffler/DeChambeau defeated

That's that for one of the quartets, with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose claiming a 3&2 win over Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau.

The acrimony from what went down on the 15th green seems to have calmed down as the handshakes go off in a civil fashion. What an impressive performance from Fleetwood and Rose, who clinched victory with Rose's putt on the 16th hole.

United States might avoid sweep

It's been a grim day at Bethpage Black for the hosts, but Sam Burns' birdie is followed up by Tyrrell Hatton missing a fairly straightforward putt on the 14th hole.

That brings that foursome back level, which draws a roar from the crowd.

Rose not happy with DeChambeau's caddy

Justin Rose is trying to line up his putt on the 15th hole, but there seemed to be some misunderstanding over whether he was up to shoot or not. Bryson DeChambeau's caddy Gregory Bodine stepped out into his field of vision, and was given a very firm order to step aside.

Rose gets the putt to drop, and it looks like he and Bodine are still disagreeing over what went down.

In any case, this hole finishes tied, and now DeChambeau is getting into it with Rose and Tommy Fleetwood. This has escalated from a disagreement to something more as the foursome proceeds to the 16th tee.

Scheffler looking to avoid some unwanted history

The NBC broadcast notes that since 1979, no player has lost all four matches in the opening two days of a Ryder Cup. Barring a near-miraculous comeback for Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, the world No. 1 would break that streak.

If the United States duo can't win at least three holes in the final four left to play, he'll be 0-4-0 heading into singles play.

Fleetwood/Rose increase lead

Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose are on fire, with Rose's birdie put on hole 14 giving them a 3UP lead over Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau.

The Europe pair has posted 11 birdies, and Bryson DeChambeau's miss on a short putt means that pairing is virtually a lost cause.

Europe leads all four matches

Justin Thomas' brilliant drive on the 14th hole had the United States in with a chance to go 1UP, but both Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy also found the green from the tee on this par-3 hole.

The news got worse as Thomas' short birdie putt rode the edge of the hole before rolling away. What felt like a shot at going 1UP has become a 1UP lead for McIlroy/Lowry.

Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood's putt from well over 20 feet dramatically pauses before dropping, spoiling a chance for Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau to claim a hole.

Patrick Cantlay misses chance to tie it up

Patrick Cantlay was right on the edge of the green, around 13 feet from the pin, but his putt uphill on hole 10 rolled heartbreakingly wide. It wasn't an easy shot given the transition in surfaces, but that's still a tough one.

That was a chance at a birdie that would have tied that match, but in the end the Tyrrell Hatton and Matt Fitzpatrick remain 1UP.

Europe increases edge after Fleetwood birdie

Europe's ability to hang tough as the United States started to find a groove is paying off, as Bryson DeChambeau's long putt for birdie rolls left.

That means the U.S. settled for par on the hole, while Tommy Fleetwood buried a short putt to post a birdie. He and Justin Rose are now 2UP on DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler.

Burns, Fitzpatrick trade huge putts on 10

Sam Burns looked to have given the United States more good news, watching a 36-footer drop into the cup.

However, Matt Fitzpatrick found the perfect line to respond, getting a difficult putt of his own to fall. The dueling birdies mean that as good as Burns' putt was, Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton remain 1UP.

Xander Schauffele sinks long birdie putt

The pro-U.S. crowd is getting louder now, as Xander Schauffele downs a long putt to birdie the 10th hole.

That was worth the celebration, as Jon Rahm's putt to match misses by an inch. Rahm is a bit frustrated, given how well he's been playing, but the United States finally has some momentum.

DeChambeau gives fans something to cheer on 11

It's critical for the United States' hopes that one or both of these 2UP matches don't finish as they are, and on the 11th hole Bryson DeChambeau made some serious inroads.

An excellent approach shot set up a long birdie putt for DeChambeau, who is pumped up as that one rolls true. It's a critical point, pulling the Scheffler/DeChambeau pairing back within striking distance of Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose.

That might be vital, as a couple holes behind, Matt Fitzpatrick just sunk a long putt on the ninth to give Europe a lead in yet another match.

Fleetwood/Rose, Rahm/Straka both go 2UP

Bryson DeChambeau's putt rolls a few inches wide, and the Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose pairing now holds a 2UP lead after 10 holes.

Within about three minutes in real time, Jon Rahm sinks his putt to push the Rahm/Straka pairing to a 2UP lead as well.

Scheffler denied by flag on 10

What a bad break for Scottie Scheffler.

Following another excellent shot from the fairway by Tommy Fleetwood, Scheffler's shot was if anything too precise, hitting the flag and maybe even the edge of the cup itself before the ball rebounded off the green.

The crowd at Bethpage Black is stunned.

Scheffler, Fleetwood trade impressive shots, miss short putts

Team Europe seemed poised to increase their lead after Tommy Fleetwood's second stroke on the ninth hole put him within two yards of the pin. However, Scottie Scheffler responded by going even closer, covering around 153 yards of the 154-yard distance to the cup.

However, things went awry on the green, with all four players in that match missing putt attempts. That's a let-off for the United States, as Scheffler's miss gave Fleetwood a golden chance to increase their lead.

Instead, Europe remains 1UP in two matches, and still leads the Ryder Cup 8.5-3.5.

Hovland speaks on neck injury

Viktor Hovland spoke about why he had to pull out of the fourball competition on Saturday. He was replaced by Tyrell Hatton, teaming him with Matt Fitzpatrick.

“I’ve had some issues with a neck injury on and off for the last two months," Hovland said.

“I took some painkillers on the seventh hole and then got some treatment from Matt Roberts, the physio, on the tenth tee box. It stayed the same for the remainder of the match after that. But I came in and rested up and got some more treatment and when I went back out onto the range, I tried hitting some shots trying to build up to the driver. I hit three or four hard ones and it just got worse.

“I didn’t want to risk it for the match in case it got worse and I couldn’t continue, especially in fourballs when you are hitting every shot. I had to pull out of the Travellers Championship earlier this year because of the same issue. I played two holes and then I had to pull out, so I didn’t want to do that. I’ve been struggling with it a little bit since then. Not as bad, but similar over the last few months.

“I’m going to get some treatment this afternoon and tonight and hopefully I will be ok for the singles tomorrow.”

Potty mouth McIlroy

FARMINGDALE, NY – Rory McIlroy had enough.

Hitting from the rough on the 16th hole of his Saturday foursome match alongside fellow European Tommy Fleetwood at the 2025 Ryder Cup, McIlroy backed off the ball just before his shot to silence a group of hecklers.

“Guys,” McIlroy yelled, “shut the (expletive) up.”

McIlroy then hit his gap wedge – he was 149 yards from the pin – to within three feet to ice the match, as he and Fleetwood handily defeated Americans Harris English and Collin Morikawa, and the partnership improved to 2-0 on the weekend. - Chris Bumbaca

Viktor Hovland out due to neck injury

Tyrell Hatton has taken Hovland's place in the fourball competition due to his injury and will team with Matt Fitzpatrick. The Europeans are ahead in three of the matches so far, and the other is tied. Looking bad for the Americans so far this afternoon.

Europe has commanding lead

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The afternoon fourballs – vital to the Americans’ survival in the tournament – have been set.

Justin Thomas and Cameron Young vs. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry

Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau vs. Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose

J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele vs. Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka

Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay vs. Viktor Hovland and Matthew Fitzpatrick

Europe captain Luke Donald is trotting out the same pairs he did for Friday’s fourball afternoon session, which his side won, 2.5-1.5.

Overall, the U.S. trails in the tournament 8.5-3.5 through the first three sessions.

Going into the afternoon session, Europe, the first team to win the first three matches of a Ryder Cup on foreign soil, has an 8.5-3.5 lead over the United States after taking three of the four foursome matches in the morning. - Chris Bumbaca

Fourball pairings

Match 1 (12:25 p.m) Justin Thomas and Cameron Young vs. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry

Match 1 (12:41 p.m.): Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau vs. Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose

Match 3 (12:57 p.m.): J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele vs. Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka

Match 4 (1:13 p.m) Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay vs. Viktor Hovland and Matt Fitzpatrick

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood finish off dominant round

The Europeans added another point to their total to counter what the Americans did earlier. The score now stands at 6.5-3.5 and could increase by the time the afternoon fourball play gets started. Tyrell Hatton and Jon Rahm wrapped their match, 3&2 against Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay to add another point to the lead for Team Europe

Match 1 goes to Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young

The Americans get on the board as DeChambeau and Cameron Young win their match going away against Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, 4&2. The USA has 3.5 points with three other matches still ongoing.

Foursome underway at Day 2 of Ryder Cup

Once again, the Europeans are off to a strong start during the morning portion of the foursome on Saturday. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood continue to dominate their competition, no matter who it is, and are four up through nine holes, and the team has the lead in two other matches as well.

Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Young are giving the Americans hope with a three-up lead over Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick, and desperately need to get on the board before it gets totally out of hand.

2025 Ryder Cup live leaderboard

Europe enters play Saturday leading 5.5-2.5.

Here's what's happening on the course during Saturday morning's foursomes:

  • Bryson DeChambeau/Cameron Young (USA) vs. Matt Fitzpatrick/Ludvig Åberg (Europe)
  • Harris English/Collin Morikawa (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood (Europe)
  • Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton (Europe)
  • Russell Henley/Scottie Scheffler (USA) vs. Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland (Europe)

2025 Ryder Cup schedule: Saturday pairings, matchups

Schedule according to rydercup.com and all times Eastern:

Saturday, Sept. 27:

Coverage starts at 7:05 a.m. ET and ends at 6 p.m. ET on NBC with streaming options on the Ryder Cup app and rydercup.com.

Foursomes:

All times Eastern

  • Match 1 (7:10 a.m.): Bryson DeChambeau/Cameron Young (USA) vs. Matt Fitzpatrick/Ludvig Åberg (Europe)
  • Match 2 (7:26 a.m.): Harris English/Collin Morikawa (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy/Tommy Fleetwood (Europe)
  • Match 3 (7:42 a.m.): Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Jon Rahm/Tyrrell Hatton (Europe)
  • Match 4 (7:58 a.m.): Russell Henley/Scottie Scheffler (USA) vs. Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland (Europe)

Four-Ball:

Matchups will be released after morning sessions

  • 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.

How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup

On the second and final days, coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET and continues until 6 p.m. ET on NBC, also with streaming options on the Ryder Cup app and website.

  • Date: Sept. 27-28
  • TV: NBC
  • Stream: Ryder Cup app and rydercup.com
  • Location: Bethpage State Park Black Course (Farmingdale, New York)

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2025 Ryder Cup odds

Ryder Cup odds according to BetMGM, entering play Saturday

  • Moneyline: USA (+190); Europe (-175); Tie (+1050)

Ryder Cup weather forecast: Latest updates for Saturday

Saturday’s forecast is projected to be partly cloudy skies during the morning hours before becoming overcast in the afternoon. The high for the day is 78 degrees with winds ranging from 5 to 10 MPH.There’s just a 7% chance of rain during the day with a stronger chance of rain overnight (40%).The sunrise is projected for 6:46 a.m. and sunset at 6:41 p.m.

Weather forecasts are according to the Weather Channel:

  • Saturday, Sept. 27: Mostly cloudy. Low: 64F; High: 78F
  • Sunday, Sept. 28: Partly cloudy. Low: 63F; High: 80F

Ryder Cup Day 1 Results

Four-ball matches (afternoon)

  • Jon Rahm/Sepp Straka (Europe) def. Scottie Scheffler/J.J. Spaun (USA): 3&2
  • Tommy Fleetwood/Justin Rose (Europe) def. Bryson DeChambeau/Ben Griffin (USA): 1 up
  • Justin Thomas/Cameron Young (USA) def. Ludvig Åberg/Rasmus Højgaard (Europe): 6&5
  • Sam Burns/Patrick Cantlay (USA) vs. Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry: Tie

Foursome matches (morning)

  • 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
  • Xander Schauffele/Patrick Cantlay (USA) def. Robert MacIntyre/Viktor Hovland (Europe), 2 up

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

Ryder Cup purse, pay

For nearly a century, golfers were not directly compensated for their participation in the Ryder Cup.

In addition to the charitable donations ($300,000) the PGA of America gave on behalf of the 12 American players and the captain since 1999, the organization voted in November 2024 to also fund a $200,000 stipend for the U.S. squad.

Europe captain Luke Donald noted in an interview with SkySports on Monday, Sept. 22 that European players would never accept the idea of being paid to play in a tournament as prestigious as the Ryder Cup.

"Every one of them was like, 'This isn't a week to get paid,'" Donald told SkySports. "We have such a strong purpose in this team and what we play for."

USA TODAY Sports' Chris Bumbaca has more on the pay and charity behind the 2025 Ryder Cup.

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 2025 live score updates: Matchups, afternoon pairings, results and standings

Reporting by Scooby Axson, Elizabeth Flores, James H. Williams and Jason Anderson, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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