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Tee party begins on Bethpage Black
Bangkok Post
|September 24, 2025
Europe channel ’87 win with retro gear
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US captain Keegan Bradley, left, and Europe captain Luke Donald speak during a press conference prior to the Ryder Cup 2025.
(AFP)
The final countdown to the Ryder Cup got under way on Monday with US golfers sharing a quiet moment on Bethpage Black’s first tee as Europe's players donned salmon-coloured outfits in a nostalgic nod to their first win on American soil.
The buildup to the biennial team showdown, which tees off on Friday, took an emotional turn under the watchful gaze of US captain Keegan Bradley and Europe counterpart Luke Donald.
Bradley gathered his players on the first tee before quiet, empty stands for a rendition of the US national anthem, a contemplative moment compared to the raucous songs and chants and screams set for Friday's opening matches.
“It's really powerful to be on that first tee without the crowds,’ Bradley said. “Every second the guys are together and can have a powerful moment, it brings them closer together.”
Bradley wants to see golfers who typically focus on calming their emotions to let them out this week.
This story is from the September 24, 2025 edition of Bangkok Post.
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