Trump and Michael Jordan among celebrities attending the 2025 Ryder Cup: full list
The biennial golf tournament features 24 players — 12 representing America and 12 representing Europe — competing in match play.
The U.S. team is led by captain Keegan Bradley and composed of players from all over the country. Meanwhile, the European team is captained by English golfer Luke Donald, and features several British athletes, a handful of Scandinavian players, as well as representatives from Spain, Scotland, Ireland, and Austria.
Ahead of the opening day’s afternoon session, U.S. President Donald Trump, an avid golfer and major fan of the sport, arrived on the first tee box at Bethpage Black to cheers and a few boos. Trump, who owns or has his name on at least 18 golf courses worldwide, was joined by his eldest grandchild, 18-year-old Kai. He made his entrance, waving to the crowd. He is expected to watch the action for around three hours before departing ahead of the end of the day’s play.
Chris Wilson27 September 2025 10:27
Here’s how Europe recorded their early 5.5-2.5 lead:
Four foursome (alternate shot) matches
(Ryder Cup records in brackets)
Jon Rahm (7-3-3)/Tyrrell Hatton (6-4-2) won 4&3 vs Bryson DeChambeau (2-4-1)/Justin Thomas (7-5-2)
Ludvig Aberg (3-2-0)/Matt Fitzpatrick (2-7-0) won 5&3 vs Scottie Scheffler (2-3-3)/Russell Henley (0-1-0)
Rory McIlroy (17-13-4)/Tommy Fleetwood (8-3-2) won 5&4 vs Collin Morikawa (4-4-1)/Harris English (1-3-0)
Xander Schauffele (5-4-0)/Patrick Cantlay (6-2-1) won 2up v Bob MacIntyre (2-1-1)/Viktor Hovland (3-5-3)
Four foursome (alternate shot) matches
Jon Rahm (8-3-3)/Sepp Straka (2-2-0) won 3&2 vs Scottie Scheffler(2-4-3)/JJ Spaun (0-1-0)
Tommy Fleetwood (9-3-2)/Justin Rose (15-9-3) won 1up vs Ben Griffin (0-1-0)/Bryson DeChambeau (2-5-1)
Cameron Young (1-0-0)/Justin Thomas (8-5-2) won 6&5 vs Ludvig Aberg (3-3-0)/Rasmus Hojgaard (0-1-0)
Sam Burns (1-2-1)/Patrick Cantlay (6-2-2) TIED vs Rory McIlroy (17-13-5)/Shane Lowry (2-3-2)
(Getty Images)
Chris Wilson27 September 2025 10:17
Ryder Cup 2025: Pairings for Day 2 foursomes revealed with Bryson DeChambeau handed new partner
Bryson DeChambeau has a new partner after Ryder Cup 2025 pairings for Day 2 foursomes were revealed.
Luke Donald has retained the same combinations that secured a 3-1 lead in Friday’s foursomes, led by new pairing Matt Fitzpatrick and Ludvig Aberg battling Bryson DeChambeau and new partner in heavy-hitting rookie Cameron Young.
Scottie Scheffler resumes his partnership with Russell Henley after a dismal Day 1 for the world No 1, with the Americans taking on Bob MacIntyre and Viktor Hovland, with both partnerships hoping to win their first point together.
While two of the best pairings of the last two Ryder Cups collide: Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay take on Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.
Chris Wilson27 September 2025 10:07
McIlroy hails ‘great day’ despite missed putt at the last
Rory McIlroy heralded a “great day” for Europe, despite him appearing to make an offensive gesture towards the crowd.
After his ‘Fleetwood Mac’ reunion ended in perfect harmony as he and an on-song Tommy Fleetwood thumped Collin Morikawa and Harris English 5&4 in the morning fourballs, he was engulfed in a thrilling fourballs battle where drama was never far away.
It came down to the last putt where the Northern Irishman was millimetres away from giving his side a 6-2 first-day lead. Instead he and Shane Lowry had to settle for a half against Sam Burns and Patrick Cantlay.
“Obviously right now, I’m disappointed I didn’t hole out for a full point,” McIlroy said on the 18th green.
“But it’s been a great day for Europe. We have come out of the gates really strong like we wanted to.
“Yeah, we should be really proud of ourselves.
“We would have absolutely taken this last night if you had told us we would be 5.5-2.5 up.
“Obviously in the moment right now, I’m disappointed I didn’t hole that for a full point but the guys have done so well, and right now, it’s just about recovering and resting up and getting ready for Saturday.”
Shane Lowry of Team Europe hugs teammate Rory McIlroy as they talk to Captain Luke Donald of Team Europe (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 09:57
DeChambeau endures day to forget at Ryder Cup
The American’s afternoon proved frustrating as he felt he created opportunities against the experienced European pairing but could not capitalize when it mattered most.
“They both played very solid, Tommy and Justin. They kept it in play together a lot,” DeChambeau said of his fourball match.
“I felt like I was out of position a little bit in the middle there. Gave myself a lot of looks coming down the stretch, and I just couldn’t get too much to fall.”
Despite the patriotic theatrics in the morning and presidential endorsement ahead of his afternoon match, DeChambeau’s opening salvo fell flat, leaving the hosts to regroup after their marquee player’s double disappointment.
“It happens,” said DeChambeau. “And we’re going to have to step on the gas tomorrow.”
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 09:40
DeChambeau endures day to forget at Ryder Cup
Bryson DeChambeau carried an American flag to the opening tee and even fist-bumped US President Donald Trump on Friday, but the showmanship did not translate into results for the player tabbed with sparking the US team’s Ryder Cup hopes.
The US team had banked on DeChambeau’s talent and energy to help the hosts pull ahead against Europe in Friday’s opening matches, but the big-hitting American failed to register a point in either of his outings.
DeChambeau and Justin Thomas fell 4&3 to Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton in the morning foursomes and the afternoon brought little relief as he and Ryder Cup rookie Ben Griffin fell 1UP to Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose in fourballs.
“Experience was great. 0-2 today, pretty disappointed,” said DeChambeau, who had walked to the first tee shortly after fans on the packed grandstand were chanting “We want Bryson!”
“I played good golf, just not good enough, and they made everything. Luck is on their side right now.”
Captain Keegan Bradley and Bryson DeChambeau of Team United States look on (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 09:27
Young makes dream Ryder Cup debut
Ryder Cup rookie Cameron Young got to play the hero in his home state of New York on Friday, as he helped the U.S. team to a point in an otherwise dismal opening effort for the Americans at Bethpage Black.
The U.S. team trailed Europe 2-1/2 to 5-1/2 at the end of the opening day on Long Island but Young left the course with something to smile about after combining for seven birdies in 13 holes with Justin Thomas in a 6&5 fourballs win over Ludvig Aberg and Rasmus Hojgaard.
“I’ve been looking forward to this so much over the past few weeks and obviously much longer than that, ever since I got the call to be on the team,” said Young.
“It’s a lot of emotions. It’s excitement. It’s some nerves. But I had a great partner to kind of walk me through the day, and thankfully we’ve played some good golf.”
Young was the first American to win his debut Ryder Cup match by six or more holes since Phil Mickelson in 1995, putting the 2022 Open Championship runner-up in rare air.
That he claimed the win at the same course where he won the New York State Open as an amateur in 2017 only sweetened the moment.
“It’s pretty special. I love this place, and this is a team we worked really hard to make. We’re just super grateful,” he said.
“To have the opportunity to play today alongside him in front of these fans is pretty special.”
Cameron Young walks behind teammate Justin Thomas (Getty Images)
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 09:12
Scheffler’s woeful Ryder Cup record continues
No 1 in the world is 0-2 at this Ryder Cup, and Scottie Scheffler had the worst first day by a top-ranked player since Tiger Woods.
Scheffler lost again in foursomes — and as always in that format at the Ryder Cup, lost badly — in the morning with Russell Henley, then went back out with U.S. Open champion JJ Spaun for a loss in fourballs in the afternoon.
By himself, Scheffler is winning more often than anyone in golf. But his teams were behind nearly throughout both of his matches Friday, and with Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, their two biggest stars, both going 0-2, the Americans trailed Europe 5 1/2 to 2 1/2 overall.
“When you’re the No. 1 player in the world, you have a day that maybe it wasn’t his best, normally you bounce back. We are not worried about Scottie Scheffler,” U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said.
Scheffler finally seemed to find his game late in the afternoon match, with three birdies in the final four holes of the match. But he didn’t have any until the 13th hole as Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka built a comfortable lead, and the European duo went on to a 3-and-2 victory.
“We gave ourselves plenty of opportunities,” Scheffler said. “It really just came down to me not holing enough putts. We put up a good fight at the end.”
It was a rough day for Scheffler (AP)
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 08:52
Much had been made of the hostile atmosphere the defending champions were likely to encounter in New York but, after a cacophony at the start, Europe dampened the enthusiasm with excellent play.
They won the morning foursomes 3-1 and, even though the atmosphere intensified again after a visit from US President Donald Trump, Europe subdued the crowd again as they edged the fourballs.
Donald said: “They thrive. It’s not easy out here, it’s loud. The crowd is certainly on the US side but we have some crowd support as well, which is fun. They are feeding off that.
“What can I say? I’m so proud of these guys. They know how to handle that stuff.”
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 08:38
Donald hails McIlroy and Rahm after day one
European captain Luke Donald hailed his big guns Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy after his side made a superb start to the 45th Ryder Cup.
Rahm helped secure two of those points as he went out first in both sessions and world number two McIlroy delivered one-and-a half.
Donald said: “They were massive. I don’t think Jon has lost in a team – in fourballs or foursomes – since Paris (in 2018).
“He’s an incredible leader for us on and off the course, mostly with the way he plays, a leader.
“I feel like he’s someone that wants to do a lot of his talking with his golf clubs.”
He continued: “Rory is slightly more vocal in the team room. Rory’s talked about what the Ryder Cup means and how much he relishes the opportunity to hopefully be on winning teams.
“He’s made it quite clear that one of his big goals was to win an away Ryder Cup again and he played fantastic golf today.”
Rahm helped Europe secure two points on day one (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere27 September 2025 08:22