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Yahoo
6 days ago
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2025 Ryder Cup format: Schedule, how to watch and more
Keegan Bradley lines up his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. The 2025 Ryder Cup is all set to make a grand return to the United States from September 26 to 28. This prestigious golfing event will be hosted at the iconic Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. This year, Team Europe will be under the leadership of Luke Donald. On the other side, the U.S. team, comprising 12 talented members, will be guided by Keegan Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup player. Their leadership promises an exciting and competitive event. The Ryder Cup is a match-play competition in which the first team to reach 14 1/2 points over three days of play wins the Ryder Cup trophy. Advertisement The first two days will kick off with a foursome format, where each player takes turns to hit the ball, and the lowest score wins the hole. The other event will see a four-ball competition, where each player plays their own ball, and the lowest individual score for each hole wins. The final day will be filled with excitement as 12 singles matches take place, where players go head-to-head. Here is everything to know about the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup. More: Who's next on Max Homa's bag? The PGA Tour's caddie carousel has been busy of late When is the 2025 Ryder Cup? The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held from September 26th to September 28th at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. Advertisement The Ryder Cup will start with a foursome format, where players take turns hitting the ball, and the team with the lowest score wins the hole. The second day features a four-ball competition, with each player playing their own ball and the lowest individual score winning. The final day includes 12 singles matches in head-to-head competition. How to earn points at the 2025 Ryder Cup? Over three days of competition consisting of 28 matches, each worth one point, the first team to reach 14 1/2 points wins the Ryder Cup. How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup? The 2025 Ryder Cup TV schedule has not yet been announced, but NBC has the rights to the event. Can LIV Golf players make the 2025 Ryder Cup teams? Players will be ranked based on a single Ryder Cup Points list, accumulating points from their performances in PGA Tour events. LIV Golf players can earn points at major tournaments and will also be eligible for the six captain's picks. The Ryder Cup Points list ends on August 24, 2025. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is the Ryder Cup format? Schedule, how to watch and rules
USA Today
6 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
2025 Ryder Cup format: Schedule, how to watch and more
2025 Ryder Cup format: Schedule, how to watch and more The 2025 Ryder Cup is all set to make a grand return to the United States from September 26 to 28. This prestigious golfing event will be hosted at the iconic Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York. This year, Team Europe will be under the leadership of Luke Donald. On the other side, the U.S. team, comprising 12 talented members, will be guided by Keegan Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup player. Their leadership promises an exciting and competitive event. The Ryder Cup is a match-play competition in which the first team to reach 14 1/2 points over three days of play wins the Ryder Cup trophy. The first two days will kick off with a foursome format, where each player takes turns to hit the ball, and the lowest score wins the hole. The other event will see a four-ball competition, where each player plays their own ball, and the lowest individual score for each hole wins. The final day will be filled with excitement as 12 singles matches take place, where players go head-to-head. Here is everything to know about the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup. More: Who's next on Max Homa's bag? The PGA Tour's caddie carousel has been busy of late When is the 2025 Ryder Cup? The 2025 Ryder Cup will be held from September 26th to September 28th at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York. The Ryder Cup will start with a foursome format, where players take turns hitting the ball, and the team with the lowest score wins the hole. The second day features a four-ball competition, with each player playing their own ball and the lowest individual score winning. The final day includes 12 singles matches in head-to-head competition. How to earn points at the 2025 Ryder Cup? Over three days of competition consisting of 28 matches, each worth one point, the first team to reach 14 1/2 points wins the Ryder Cup. How to watch the 2025 Ryder Cup? The 2025 Ryder Cup TV schedule has not yet been announced, but NBC has the rights to the event. Can LIV Golf players make the 2025 Ryder Cup teams? Players will be ranked based on a single Ryder Cup Points list, accumulating points from their performances in PGA Tour events. LIV Golf players can earn points at major tournaments and will also be eligible for the six captain's picks. The Ryder Cup Points list ends on August 24, 2025.
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Sergio Garcia sees Ryder Cup hopes hang by a thread after US Open misery
Spaniard is facing a race against form and time to make Bethpage Suffering Sergio Garcia' s Ryder Cup hopes are dangling by an even-thinner thread after his US Open failure. Europe's record points scorer is desperate to get to Bethpage in September for an 11th crack at the United States. But his latest letdown and inability to make it through to next month's US Open at Oakmont is another hugely damaging blow following his PGA Championship frustration. The former Masters champ missed the cut at Augusta in April before admitting moments after final round at Quail Hollow that he wouldn't accept a pick from captain Luke Donald if offered right now due to his poor form. Garcia immediately headed for Dallas to join 85 rivals competing to grab one of seven qualifying spots available from the 36-hole event at Bent Tree Country Club. Despite a strong first-round of 65, his second effort of 71 saw the LIV Golf ace miss out by a shot. That will see a run of 25 consecutive appearances at the tournament ended and now leave his last shot at a Major this term resting on making it through qualifiers for The Open at Royal Portrush. Although Garcia will head to Europe between LIV events to play DP World Tour events, Major performances are going to be key with skipper Luke Donald admitting last week in the build-up to the PGA that he and his staff would be looking closely at the big-four events in terms of picking their side. While talking about various aspects of how the team would be selected for Bethpage from those who do not make the automatic qualifiers, Donald said a number of factors would be taken into consideration and performance in Majors would be a vital component of the process. He said: 'We do have pretty in-depth data, even on the guys on LIV. So we can track, we know exactly how they're playing. "Then obviously the majors are important. I think that's the time when everyone gets together and on good golf courses, you have stacked fields. "And just to see how they're playing in those is another point that we take into consideration quite a lot.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Applied Underwriters Invitational Sets New Records as Golfdom's Giant Tourney Nets Record-Breaking $14M for Charities
Champions, supported by Luke Donald and Michael Kim, and a host of top Sports Celebrities, gather at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run for Finals of the 12,000 participant, 85 Tournament National Invitational OMAHA, Neb., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara today announced new record-setting results of the Applied Underwriters Invitational Tournament for 2025 including a record-breaking $14 million for beneficiary charities, up from $11 million last year; a record 12,000 golfers participating, up from 11,000 last year; 2,000 volunteers, up from 1,200 last year; and a total of 85 local tournaments, up from 76 last year. This year, more than 75 charities will benefit from the proceeds—up from 65 last year. Applied Underwriters reached a new high total of $300 million cumulatively raised in net proceeds for the charities, through the national event, which is now in its 37th year. The 3-day, 72-hole finals took place between May 14th and 18th at two of America's top 100 public courses, Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run in Kohler WI, designed by legendary architect Pete Dye and known for their dramatic coastal views along Lake Michigan and their highly challenging links-style terrain. Whistling Straits has hosted six majors, as well as the Ryder Cup. First place went to Kevin Brogan, Bob Hartman, Ben Hartman, and Hayden Poole for the Tennessee Kidney Foundation coming in at 38 under. Participating celebrities lending their support to what is a growing national event include a large number of professional athletes, entertainers, and musicians, among whom are NFL greats like Justin Reid, Kevin Lockett, Charles Haley, Warren Moon, Deron Cherry, and Andre Ware; NBA legends Kenny Thomas and Alex English; Major League Baseball stars Dave Stewart, Sergio Romo, and Barry Bonds; and entertainers Anthony Anderson, George Lopez, Cedric the Entertainer, and award-winning musician Vince Gill. From the top ranks of the golf world, iconic champion Nancy Lopez joined Messrs. Luke Donald and Michael Kim in lending prestige and perspective to the invitational. Mr. Donald, former world number one and captain of the European Ryder Cup team (2023 and 2025), who has competed several times at Whistling Straits observed: "Whistling Straits is an exceptionally spectacular course, but it poses a real challenge for amateur golfers. The rough areas and tricky pot bunkers leave little margin for error. You need to bring your best game—and never forget to pause between shots and take in the breathtaking views. It's truly one of the world's greatest golf experiences." Support for the growing tournament found many leaders driving the effort together with Applied Underwriters, according to Applied President, Jamie Sahara: "We are seeing so much enthusiasm on the local and national levels from sponsors, brokers, and friends who volunteer that we believe 2026 will see an additional increase in benefits to the charities; that is our goal. We applaud our distinguished and generous national partners Cobra PUMA Golf, Bridgestone Golf, Bass Pro Shops, Destination Kohler and its golf brands, Whistling Straits, The Experience St Andrews, and Under Armour Eyewear; and we thank our Marketing partners All American Classics, Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Global Golf Post, Inspirato, SportsBox AI, and Style Driver. Together, we have made it another banner year. Thank you." Looking ahead, Mr. Sahara has advised and encouraged current and prospective players in the Applied Underwriters Invitational 2026 that the new season is already live: "We have tournament events beginning in late May, and Applied Underwriters has already committed our resources for the year ahead for more competitions and more monies for charity. The 2026 Invitational is on, so sign up now." About the Applied Underwriters Invitational ( The Applied Underwriters Invitational™, the #1 Charity Event in Golf™, supports charitable partners in holding up communities and championing those in need. Each year, over 12,000 golfers play in approximately 85 tournaments benefitting more than 75 national and local charities across the US. Since its inception, the Invitational has conducted more than 4,500 tournaments, raising over $300 million in net proceeds for its benefiting charities. About Applied Underwriters ( Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm that helps businesses and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength. Applied Underwriters operates widely throughout the US, UK, EU and Middle East. Its operational headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Applied Underwriters
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Scottie Scheffler picks up record prize money haul as he wins PGA Championship by five shots after fending off Jon Rahm
SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER picked up the gauntlet thrown down by Masters winner Rory McIlroy, with a USPGA triumph that re-established the American as golf's dominant force. Scheffler, 28, saw off a determined challenge from Jon Rahm to romp home by five shots, and secure Major victory No 3, following his Masters triumphs in 2022 and 2024. 2 This win followed an eight-shot victory in his previous outing in Dallas, and the freak injury that prompted a slow start to 2025 - Scheffler sliced his hand open when a wine glass he was using to cut pasta shattered - is becoming a distant memory. But at first it looked like Scheffler had picked up McIlroy 's dodgy driver instead, as a dreadful driving display on the front nine threatened to wreck the world No 1's title bid. He tossed away a five-shot lead, with a fiery Rahm showing the talk of him going 'soft' since his £400 million move to LIV was way off the mark. But when Scheffler surged again, the Spaniard was forced to take a few risks - and after stumbling to his first bogey on 16 he found water on 17, and his double bogey allowed Scheffler to coast home. But before that, former Masters and US Open champion Rahm had shown enough to suggest it should not be long before also bags a third Major. Luke Donald said at the start of the week he had not given the Spaniard any guarantees that he would be in the Ryder Cup team in September. The European captain should pick up the phone this morning and end any doubt on that score. Scheffler set out with a three-shot lead at 11 under par, aiming to pick up where he left off 24 hours earlier, when he played the final five holes in five under par. It did not turn out that way, as he bogeyed the first hole despite smashing a drive down the fairway - the only time he found the short stuff on a ragged front nine. But he made a 15-footer for birdie to get that shot back, and after a couple of gritty par saves he must have been shocked when he looked up at the scoreboard walking off the fifth green to see himself FIVE clear of the pack. Scottie Scheffler slammed for 'classless' gesture while putting green jacket on Rory McIlroy after Masters triumph Playing partner Alex Noren dropped two shots in the first four holes, and with Major champions Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau unable to get anything going over the opening stretch, it looked like developing into a procession. But Scheffler was missing everything to the left off the tee on the front nine. It caught up with him as he bogeyed the sixth and ninth holes, and failed to take advantage of seven and eight, two of the easiest holes on the course. Rahm opened with a run of seven pars, but the fact that he was actually gaining ground on the world No 1 seemed to ignite something. He birdied three of the next four holes, and at nine under par he was suddenly sharing the lead. The question now was whether the shaky Scheffler could regroup. The Texan is rightly renowned for his resilience, and he got his nose back in front with a much-needed birdie at the par-five tenth. And further birdies followed at 14 and 15. That shifted the pressure back onto Rahm, and it proved too much. His late stumble handed second place to journeyman J.T. Poston. But once again, Scheffler proved he is in a class of his own. This year's PGA Championship has an overall purse of $19million [£14.3m], a new record, while Scheffler will take home $3.42m [£2.5m].
