Ryder Cup 2025 Day 1 LIVE: Watch Team USA vs Europe FREE, Donald Trump arrives, Europe 3-1 up, live updates
Europe go 3-0 up from the opening three pairs as Team USA struggle to cope under the pressure
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The Ryder Cup 2025 is here, as Team USA face off against Team Europe in golf’s biggest event.
Millions around the world will be tuning into the live feed from Bethpage Black in New York — but how can you watch it where you are, and what are the cheapest streaming options in the U.S., U.K., and Australia?
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The fourballs is underway
Solid drives from Straka and Rahm, while Spaun and Scheffler are a bit wayward.
What an afternoon session we are in for!
Donald Trump arrives
Here he is! Donald Trump has arrived at Bethpage Black for this afternoon’s fourballs matches — no delay this time, though.
He will be hoping that he can inspire a Team USA turnaround as they head into this session 3-1 down.
Next up: Fourballs
Four matches begin at 12:25 p.m., 12:41 p.m., 12:57 p.m. and 1:13 p.m. (ALL TIMES IN ET).
The participants have not yet been announced, but we will update you once we have that information.
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USA are on the board
A strong fight back from Europe in that game, but Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay hold firm and secure a point to bring it back to 3-1.
Boy did they need that.
USA's final pairing back into the lead
A wayward tee shot from MacIntyre costs Europe that hole and USA take advantage to move back to 1UP.
Can they hold onto it going down the 18th.
Onto the 17th we go...
Both MacIntyre and Cantlay miss their putts, meaning this final foursome is heading to the 17th hole all square.
Hovland levels it up!
A crucial putt missed by Cantlay, and Europe take advantage as Hovland nails his putt to level this final game up.
What a comeback from the European pair.
McIlroy and Fleetwood speaking after their foursomes win
"When you've got a partner like Tommy you can play with so much freedom and so much trust in your game because you have someone that will back you up" 😍#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/ZQIqNVupQRSeptember 26, 2025
Schauffele under pressure
A snap hook from Xander Schauffele sees his ball head into the hospitality on the 15th and the pressure is now on Patrick Cantlay to get his side back within a chance.
Two in a row for MacIntyre & Hovland
Europe's final pair are fighting. A delightful approach shot from MacIntyre leaves Hovland a simple putt and he makes it with ease.
So much pressure on Xander and Patrick to hold onto this lead.
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Europe 3-0 USA
Three matches in the bag for Europe as Fitzpatrick nails a difficult downhill putt to secure the hole.
All eyes now turn to the final match with the Americans now 2UP.
Rahm & Hatton take the first point 🇪🇺#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/ulH2efApqESeptember 26, 2025
Europe go 2-0 up
And back on the 14th McIlroy and Fleetwood make it 2-0 to Europe. A simple 3ft putt for Fleetwood up the hill to secure it!
Quick Stat: McIlroy and Fleetwood have now won all three of their foursomes games they have played together!
Rahm & Hatton send Europe 1-0 UP
JT misses his putt, giving Rahm and Hatton the 15th hole. That wins them the hole and puts Europe 1–0 up in the Ryder Cup.
Schauffele and Cantlay go 3UP
That final game looks like it is heading the way of the Americans now as sloppy putts from MacIntyre then Hovland cost Europe.
Perfect start for Europe
It looks like it is going to end up 3-1 to Europe after Friday's foursomes. They have all dealt with the pressure brilliantly and the crowd have largely been silenced, here's the current scores for you:
3 UP — Jon Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton (Thru 14) vs. Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas
4 UP — Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick (Thru 13) vs. Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley
5 UP — Rory McIlroy / Tommy Fleetwood (Thru 12) vs. Collin Morikawa / Harris English
2 UP — Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay (Thru 10) vs. Robert MacIntyre / Viktor Hovland
Make that 3!
Europe are running away with this opening day as Rahm and Hatton go 3UP in the opening foursome.
Schauffele and Cantlay are now 2UP in the final match-up though.
Rahm & Hatton go 2UP!
U.S. residents can stream the featured match via The Ryder Cup official website. But, in case you missed it, here is Rahm and Hatton going 2 Up.
Never looked like missing 😍Hatton & Rahm go 2UP 🆚 DeChambeau & Thomas#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/2NzmsYPsD4September 26, 2025
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👀 A look at that Collin Morikawa shot from earlier
That'll play. #GoUSA pic.twitter.com/SZe0tsNuTbSeptember 26, 2025
USA needed that!
Xander is back! Red is back on the board!
Xander nails his putt on hole 8, and Team USA are back in front.
While Europe are comfortably ahead in games two and three, games one and four are still in the balance.
The red has been eliminated from the leaderboard!
Europe will be licking their lips. Patrick Cantlay had a simple putt to level the hole, but he misses and Hovland and MacIntyre take the hole.
It's all level in the final foursome.
Collin Morikawa — WOW
Stunning shot from Morikawa as he sticks it 2 feet from the pin on what was an incredibly difficult shot on hole 9.
Fleetwood follows that up, though, with an equally marvellous shot, leaving McIlroy with a 3-foot putt.
Europe are flying! Current Ryder Cup Scores
Fitzpatrick and Fleetwod sink putts to put Europe further ahead in those respective matches.
1 UP — Jon Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton (Thru 10) vs. Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas
4 UP — Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick (Thru 9) vs. Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley
5 UP — Rory McIlroy / Tommy Fleetwood (Thru 8) vs. Collin Morikawa / Harris English
1 UP — Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay (Thru 6) vs. Robert MacIntyre / Viktor Hovland
Europe silencing the New York crowd
It has to be said that Luke Donald couldn't have wished for a much better start. Three of his pairs are up and the cheers for Team Europe are getting louder.
Can they continue this as they get later into their rounds?
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Rahm & Hatton applying pressure
Having dominated most of the early holes, JT and DeChambeau will be surprised that they are 1DOWN thru eight.
But, Rahm and Hatton have just managed to apply the clutch shots when necessary.
🎥 A look at that stunning Jon Rahm shot from earlier
WHAT A SHOT RAHM 👏#TeamEurope | #OurTimeOurPlace pic.twitter.com/jOQwWp85gySeptember 26, 2025
Ryder Cup 2025 Current Scores
Tied — Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas (Thru 7) vs. Jon Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton
3 UP — Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick (Thru 6) vs. Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley
3 UP — Rory McIlroy / Tommy Fleetwood (Thru 5) vs. Collin Morikawa / Harris English
1 UP — Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay (Thru 3) vs. Robert MacIntyre / Viktor Hovland
Ludvig Åberg & Matt Fitzpatrick flying
Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley are really struggling against their European counterparts who are currently 3UP thru 6.
A real surprise with Scheffler and Henley seen as the best American pairing today.
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Stunning shot from Jon Rahm!
Tyrrell Hatton's wayward drive puts Jon Rahm in thick, dry rough, but somehow he manages to get it out and onto the green.
One to catch on BBC iPlayer's free highlights show later on.
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Ryder Cup 2025 Current Scores
So, all of the foursomes are out on the course now and the current standings are as follows:
1 UP — Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas (Thru 4) vs. Jon Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton
Tied — Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley (Thru 3) vs. Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick
1 UP — Rory McIlroy / Tommy Fleetwood (Thru 2) vs. Collin Morikawa / Harris English
Tied — Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay (Thru 1) vs. Robert MacIntyre / Viktor Hovland
Simple putt for McIlroy after Fleetwood brilliance
A birdie for Team Europe as Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood get off to a flying start 👏 pic.twitter.com/4E8SDeCrjcSeptember 26, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood — Take a bow!
Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy, arguably Europe's best pairing take the 1st hole in their foursome.
Despite having a tough lie in the rough, Fleetwood puts his chip within 3ft leaving a simple putt for McIlroy.
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Russell Henley and Scottie Scheffler hit back
Team USA hit back on the second hole as Scottie Scheffler sinks hit putt to bring the scores back to level.
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Europe hit back
The opening foursome ties the second hole after Justin Thomas narrowly misses a short-range putt.
Meanwhile, over at the first, a sublime approach from Matt Fitzpatrick sets up a tap-in for Ludvig Åberg, giving Europe the early lead in that pairing as Team USA fails to convert.
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Next to the 1st tee: Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley vs Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick
The next set of pairs tee off and it is a lovely drive from Ludvig Åberg just short of the green.
Russell Henley decides to lay up and despite being in the rough it looks a good enough lie for world number 1, Scottie Scheffler to get to the green.
Team USA take the first hole
Rahm leaves his putt just short, but Bryson makes no mistake as he sinks it to put USA 1 up.
The American fans erupt — just the start they would have dreamed of this morning.
Both Europe and USA putting for birdie
On second look, Rahm's tee shot really wasn't bad. And Tyrell Hatton makes the most of a nice lie as he chips it onto the green despite a slight chunk.
Justin Thomas goes one better and gets it just inside Hatton's shot.
And we're off... DeChambeau just short of the green!
A bad start for Jon Rahm as he drifts off to the right and into the rough, DeChambeau is just short of the green — an incredible shot!
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Here they come...
Draping the Star Spangled banner over their back Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas arrive to a chorus of USA.
Following that, Tyrell Hatton and Jon Rahm enter the fray to a symphony of boos.
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5 Minutes Until The 2025 Ryder Cup begins!
Brew your morning tea or coffee if you're in the U.S., or start prepping lunch if you're in the U.K. — the 2025 Ryder Cup is about to tee off!
How can I watch the 2025 Ryder Cup from home?
Looking for your Day 1 Ryder Cup stream, here's our quick guide to some of the key countries around the world:
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Ryder Cup Foursomes Tee Times
It is almost time … the Friday foursomes @rydercup are set 🇺🇸🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/zEibH7cJpPSeptember 25, 2025
Set those alarms — 45 minutes until the Ryder Cup gets underway
We are almost there! In just under an hour Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas will tee off in their match against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton at 7:10 a.m. / 12:10 p.m..
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The Iconic Bethpage Black
Bethpage Black, New York, is one of the most legendary courses in America and is the ideal venue for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
If the warning sign isn’t enough to scare you, then the long rough, narrow fairways, and extended distances surely will. The course rating sits around 78, with a slope of 155 in its most demanding setup if you needed any more emphasis.
Who will it suit? Well, Bryson DeChambeau will, of course, enjoy the opportunity for long drives, but you'd be hard-pushed to say that the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm won’t thrive here as well.
How can I watch the 2025 Ryder Cup in the U.S.?
The United States' coverage of the 2025 Ryder Cup is a little bit more complicated than in other countries but we've got you covered right here.
TV coverage is available and split between the USA Network and NBC as follows (all times ET):
• Friday: USA Network (7 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Saturday: NBC (7 a.m.-6 p.m.)
• Sunday: NBC (12 p.m.-6 p.m.)
You can access the USA Network's coverage on a cord-cutting service like Sling TV while NBC's coverage will simulcast on Peacock across Saturday and Sunday.
Peacock prices start at just $10.99, making it the perfect place to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup.
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Who won the 2023 Ryder Cup?
As ever, the team hosting the Ryder Cup has a significant advantage, and two years ago in Italy, it was Team Europe who walked away with the trophy.
Led by Luke Donald, it was a stunning Friday and Saturday that did the business for Team Europe as they won 16½ to 11½.
Catch highlights from two years ago in the short package above.
What is the schedule for Friday?
Friday Foursomes – Morning Matches (All times in ET, +5 hours for BST)
7:10 a.m.
🇺🇸 Bryson DeChambeau / Justin Thomas
vs.
🇪🇺 Jon Rahm / Tyrrell Hatton
7:26 a.m.
🇺🇸 Scottie Scheffler / Russell Henley
vs.
🇪🇺 Ludvig Åberg / Matt Fitzpatrick
7:42 a.m.
🇺🇸 Collin Morikawa / Harris English
vs.
🇪🇺 Rory McIlroy / Tommy Fleetwood
7:58 a.m.
🇺🇸 Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay
vs.
🇪🇺 Robert MacIntyre / Viktor Hovland
Afternoon (Fourballs) – four matches begin at 12:25 p.m., 12:41 p.m., 12:57 p.m. and 1:13 p.m. — participants not yet announced
How does The Ryder Cup work?
Not everyone tuning in will be familiar with the format of the Ryder Cup, as it is very different from any other golfing event.
The format is match play, with foursomes (alternate shot) and fourballs (better ball) across Friday and Saturday. This sees two players from Team USA take on two from Team Europe, and whoever comes out on top after 18 holes earns a point for their team.
On Sunday, we move on to singles match play, where all 12 players from each side take on an opponent, with a point available for each match.
The first team to reach 14½ points secures the Ryder Cup.
Welcome to the Ryder Cup 2025!
It’s been a long two years, but finally, the 2025 Ryder Cup is here — live from Bethpage Black.
Luke Donald (Team Europe) and Keegan Bradley (Team USA) have assembled their all-star teams, with the likes of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau all featuring in this perennial event.
Can Team Europe upset the odds, or will it be another home win for the USA? Tune in to find out.
