Fri Sep 26 20:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Ryder Cup 2025: What to Expect at Bethpage Black**
**FARMINGDALE, NY** – The 45th Ryder Cup kicks off on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the challenging Bethpage Black course, promising a thrilling showdown between Team USA and Team Europe. Unlike typical PGA Tour events, the Ryder Cup features a unique match play format, pitting two teams of 12 players against each other in a three-day battle for international bragging rights.
The first two days consist of eight two-person team matches each day, split into morning and afternoon sessions. The final day will showcase 12 singles matches. Team USA will be captained by Keegan Bradley, while Luke Donald leads Team Europe.
The team matches utilize two formats: foursomes (alternate shot) and four-ball (best ball). In foursomes, teammates alternate hitting the same ball, while in four-ball, each player plays their own ball, with the lowest score of each pair counting towards the team’s score on each hole. Singles matches see each player competing head-to-head, with the lowest score winning the hole.
Each match is worth one point, with tied matches resulting in each team receiving half a point. With Europe’s 2023 victory in Rome, they need 14 points to retain the Cup, while the U.S. must secure 14.5 points to reclaim it.
While Europe has dominated in recent years with 10 wins in the last 14 Ryder Cups, the U.S. has found success on home soil, winning three of the last four American-hosted events. This sets the stage for an intense competition at Bethpage Black.
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