The Ryder Cup 2025 is set to be one of golf’s most anticipated events, pitting Team USA against Team Europe in a dramatic match-play showdown. The 45th edition will be played from September 26 to September 28, 2025 at the famed Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York.
When Does the Ryder Cup Start?
Play officially begins Friday, September 26, 2025. The first session (morning foursomes) tees off at 7:10 a.m. ET, followed by the afternoon four-ball session beginning around 12:25 p.m. ET.
Note: The opening ceremonies and pairings announcements will occur a day earlier, on Thursday, September 25, when team captains and formats are confirmed.
Ryder Cup Schedule 2025: Day by Day Format
The Ryder Cup schedule 2025 follows the classic three-day format of foursomes, four-ball, and singles play.
- Day 1 – Friday, Sept 26
Morning: Foursomes (alternate shot) matches begin at 7:10 a.m. ET.
Afternoon: Four-ball (best ball) matches start at 12:25 p.m. ET. - Day 2 – Saturday, Sept 27
Same format: morning foursomes at 7:10 a.m. ET, and afternoon four-ball at 12:25 p.m. ET. - Day 3 – Sunday, Sept 28
All 12 singles matches commence at 12:02 p.m. ET, with players going head-to-head.
Throughout the three days, there are 28 points at stake (each match worth one point). Europe needs 14 points to retain the Cup, while the U.S. must reach 14.5 points to win outright.
Ryder Cup Teams 2025: USA vs Europe
Each side fields 12 players, combining automatic qualifiers and captain’s picks.
Team USA
Captain: Keegan Bradley
Automatic qualifiers include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Bryson DeChambeau, J.J. Spaun, and Harris English.
Captain’s picks: Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns.
Team Europe
Captain: Luke Donald
Automatic qualifiers include Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton.
Captain’s picks: Viktor Hovland, Ludvig Åberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, and Sepp Straka.
Europe enters 2025 as defending champions, having won in 2023.
Why the 2025 Ryder Cup Matters
This edition at Bethpage Black is historic—it’ll be the first time the course hosts a Ryder Cup. With passionate crowds, intense rivalry, and top world-class players, expectations are high.
For golf fans and followers, the 2025 Ryder Cup promises drama, clutch moments, and unforgettable matches as USA and Europe battle for golf’s most prestigious team trophy.
