While the full 12-man rosters for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black are not fully set, the event's playing format was made official Monday. As host this year, the United States had the opportunity to decide whether to roll with four-ball or foursomes in the morning wave across the first two days of the biennial competition.

The Americans ultimately decided to begin Day 1 and Day 2 of the Ryder Cup with foursomes (alternate shot), leaving four-ball (best ball) for the afternoon sessions both days. The United States and Europe will then meet head-to-head with 12 singles matches as the competition wraps Sunday in New York.

This decision by U.S. captain Keegan Bradley makes this the third straight playing of the Ryder Cup that will begin with foursomes followed by four-ball. It represents

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