Ryder Cup 2025 live: Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau ignite rivalry before opening ceremony at Bethpage

President Donald Trump is expected to delay his arrival at Bethpage Black for day one of the Ryder Cup to avoid extended hold-ups for spectators.

The US President’s presence at the US Open tennis earlier this month for Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner forced long security delays.

And organisers of the Ryder Cup hope a belated arrival will ease logistics to start the tournament, with Trump an avid golf fan and owner of a number of prestigious course around the world, including Turnberry in South Ayrshire.

The first foursomes match on Friday are scheduled to begin at 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST) but Trump appears set to arrive in time for the second session of the day, with four fourballs matches set to take place from 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST).

The Ryder Cup opening ceremony has been forced to move over the threat of a New York storm in the coming hours.

Initially slated for Thursday, organisers have moved it up a day to take place on Wednesday due to a forecast of inclement weather.

Bethpage Black Course updated the schedule on Tuesday, with the traditional ceremony now starting at 4pm ET (9pm BST) on Wednesday.

The USA and European captains Keegan Bradley and Luke Donald will not announce their pairings for the first day of competition at the extravagant event though, instead confirming their picks at the traditional time slot on Thursday evening at 4pm ET (9pm BST).

There are 28 points up for grabs with the winners required to reach 14.5 points. The holders can defend the cup by reaching 14 points, with a draw ensuring they retain the cup.

The competition lasts three days and the first two days, Friday and Saturday, see the players battle it out over foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball). The action concludes on Sunday with 12 singles matches.

Each match offers up one point, though the point can be halved if the match is tied after 18 holes, resulting in each team winning half a point.

The players involved in foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball) will be announced shortly before each session, with every player tasked with competing in a singles match on Sunday.

Day 1: Friday 26 September

Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST), 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST), 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST), 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST).

Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST).

Day 2: Saturday 27 September

Four foursome (alternate shot) matches in the morning: 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST), 7:26am ET (12:26pm BST), 7:42am ET (12:42pm BST), 7:58am ET (12:58pm BST).

Four fourball (better ball) matches in the afternoon: 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST), 12:41pm ET (5:41pm BST), 12:57pm ET (5:57pm BST), 1:13pm (6:13pm BST).

Day 3: Sunday 28 September

12 singles matches: Starting from 12:02pm ET (5:02pm BST) to 2:03pm ET (6:03pm BST).

The trophy presentation is scheduled for 6:00pm ET (11pm BST).

The 45th Ryder Cup takes place from Friday, 26 September to Sunday, 28 September.

It will be hosted by Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. The opening ceremony will be on Wednesday, moved forward from Thursday due to adverse weather. It will start at 4pm ET (9pm BST). Friday morning pairings will be announced by the captains on Thursday at 4pm ET (9pm BST).

The first session will start at 7:10am ET (12:10pm BST) on Friday, with the afternoon sessions set to start at 12:25pm ET (5:25pm BST).

Independent Sport will bring you full coverage from Bethpage Black, with hole-by-hole updates, scores and results in our Ryder Cup live blogs.

You can also watch the action unfold live on Sky Sports Golf, with a live stream on NOW TV.

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup. A change in schedule means today will now see the opening ceremony, originally set for Thursday but brought forward 24 hours due to inclement weather.

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