Event details
The Ryder Cup is one of golf’s most anticipated events, taking place every two years and pitting 12 of the best golfers from the United States against 12 of Europe’s top players. The 2025 edition will run from Friday, September 26, to Sunday, September 28, at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. Fans can watch the competition on NBC, Golf Channel, USA Network, and stream it on Peacock.
Team rosters
For the U.S. team, automatic qualifiers include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau. Captain Keegan Bradley rounded out the lineup with Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay, and Sam Burns.
The European team’s automatic qualifiers are Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, and Tyrrell Hatton. Captain Luke Donald added Shane Lowry, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, and Ludvig Aberg as his picks.
Competition format
The Ryder Cup spans three days and features 28 matches worth one point each. The first two days include team formats—foursomes and four-balls—followed by 12 singles matches on the final day. In foursomes, teammates alternate shots with the lowest score winning the hole. Four-balls allow each player to play their own ball, with the lowest individual score counting. Singles are head-to-head matches. If scores are tied, each side receives half a point. The first team to surpass 14 points wins, while a 14-14 tie allows the reigning champion to retain the cup.
History and significance
The Ryder Cup does not offer prize money, although U.S. players receive $500,000 each, with most of it directed to charity. European players are not paid. The U.S. leads the all-time series 27-15-2. Recent results include Europe’s victory in 2023 and the U.S. win in 2021. Beyond the scores, the event is celebrated for its mix of national pride, drama, and camaraderie, making it one of the most watched golf events worldwide.