The Ryder Cup, a celebrated event in the world of golf, is set to take place at Bethpage Black in New York. This competition brings together the top 12 golfers from the United States and Europe, who will compete head-to-head.
The Ryder Cup is known for its exciting matches and displays of skill. While Europe has dominated in recent years, winning eight of the last eleven tournaments, the United States has shown strength on their home courses, winning the last two Ryder Cups held on American soil.
The event will span three days, filled with different types of matches. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect each day:
Friday: The Opening Day
The competition begins with foursomes matches in the morning. In foursomes, two golfers from each team pair up, and they take turns hitting the same ball. Each team will have four pairings competing against each other.
In the afternoon, the format switches to four-ball matches. In this style, each golfer plays their own ball, and the best score from each team on each hole is what counts. Again, four pairings from each side will compete.
Here’s the schedule for Friday (all times are Eastern Time):
- Foursomes:
- 7:10 a.m.
- 7:26 a.m.
- 7:42 a.m.
- 7:58 a.m.
- Four-ball:
- 12:25 p.m.
- 12:41 p.m.
- 12:57 p.m.
- 1:13 p.m.
Saturday: Continuing the Competition
Saturday’s schedule mirrors Friday’s, with another round of foursomes matches in the morning and four-ball matches in the afternoon.
Here’s the schedule for Saturday (all times are Eastern Time):
- Foursomes:
- 7:10 a.m.
- 7:26 a.m.
- 7:42 a.m.
- 7:58 a.m.
- Four-ball:
- 12:25 p.m.
- 12:41 p.m.
- 12:57 p.m.
- 1:13 p.m.
Sunday: The Final Showdown
The Ryder Cup culminates on Sunday with singles matches. Each of the 12 golfers from both teams will compete in individual matches. These matches are often filled with drama, as they determine who will take home the cup.
Here’s the schedule for Sunday (all times are Eastern Time):
- Singles:
- 12:02 p.m.
- 12:13 p.m.
- 12:24 p.m.
- 12:35 p.m.
- 12:46 p.m.
- 12:57 p.m.
- 1:08 p.m.
- 1:19 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- 1:41 p.m.
- 1:52 p.m.
- 2:03 p.m.
To win the Ryder Cup, a team needs to reach 14.5 points.
How to Watch
For those who want to follow the Ryder Cup from home, NBC holds the broadcasting rights throughout the weekend.
Here’s the viewing schedule:
- Friday: USA Network | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
- Saturday: NBC | 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
- Sunday: NBC | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET
The Ryder Cup promises to be an exciting event, filled with skill, competition, and national pride. Whether you’re a long-time golf fan or new to the sport, there will be something to enjoy as the best golfers from the United States and Europe go head-to-head for the coveted trophy.
