In this transatlantic duel, team spirit and intergenerational solidarity are paramount.

Located in suburban Long Island, the Bethpage Black Course is no ordinary host.

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TEAM EUROPE WITH THE SAMUEL RYDER TROPHY AFTER WINNING THE RYDER CUP 2023.

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Opened in 1936, it is known for narrow fairways, penal bunkering and a deep rough.

Brutal and unrelenting, Bethpage demands precision under pressure. In match play, it becomes a psychological battleground. Every hole can turn the tide. The 15^th, ominously known as “The Beast”, has the potential to swing entire sessions.

In this cauldron of intensity, every partnership, every decision, every putt adds to the team’s cause. The Ryder Cup format — featuring foursomes, fourballs and singles — places a premium on cohesion, adaptability and nerve.

There are 28 points on offer; 14.5 needed to win; 14 to retain. The fine margins that separate triumph from heartbreak are magnified across three days that can feel like three lifetimes.