The action is drawing near, but there's still a couple of days of practice rounds, interviews and all-around hype to get through at the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Follow along right here all day Wednesday for the latest news and information from Bethpage, where they're bracing for bad weather Thursday and a VIP visit on Friday.

Money, money, money at the Ryder Cup

In the lengthy run-up to the 45th Ryder Cup matches in New York, the Europeans have been artfully keeping the cash grab storyline alive. But as Eamon Lynch writes, the pay-for-play at Ryder Cup only pays off if the U.S. falters.

Who are the most important players at the 2025 Ryder Cup?

There are 24 players at the Ryder Cup this week but some will prove to be more pivotal to the outcome than others. Golfweek takes a closer look at the 12 most important players, regardless of side, at Bethpage this week.

Bummer for Junior Ryder Cup singles matches

Tough break for the Junior Ryder Cuppers. They'll still get to compete in the singles matches to decide the 13th Junior Ryder Cup, but they won't get to do it at Bethpage, as originally planned. From the PGA of America:

Due to the forecast of inclement weather on Thursday, September 25, and the adjusted scheduling at Bethpage Black, the singles matches of the 13th Junior Ryder Cup will be contested between 8:00 and 9:39 a.m. at the historic Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, New York, which hosted the foursome and four-ball matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Euro twin admits to pranks as a kid in school

Growing up in Denmark, twin brothers Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard would occasionally switch classes in school and see how long it took for their teachers to figure out the ruse.

What to expect at Ryder Cup Friday when Donald Trump arrives

President Donald Trump is attending the afternoon session during the opening day of the biennial bash at Bethpage Black, so there's going to be stricter rules for fans attending, especially around the clubhouse.

Ryder Cup updates: Wednesday at Bethpage Black

The day starts with a Ryder Cup All-Star Celebrity Match at 7:45 a.m. ET. Then, there are eight U.S. player interviews followed by a 9 a.m. team photo shoot, six European player interviews and nine holes of practice for each squad, with Europe going off the first tee at 11 a.m. ET and then the Americans at noon on the first tee.

2025 Ryder Cup schedule

Competition at the biennial bash between a 12-member American squad against a 12-member European team starts Friday. There are morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs the first two days. Then, the event features 12 singles matches on Sunday.

Ahead of the competition days are practice rounds as well as a series of pre-event media availabilities that started Monday and go through Thursday. Also Thursday: the opening ceremony which includes the announcement of the Friday morning matches.

Where is the 2025 Ryder Cup?

The Black Course at Bethpage State Park is the host venue. It previously hosted two U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship. It was recently awarded the 2028 KPMG Women's PGA as well as the 2033 PGA.

Ryder Cup format

The Ryder Cup uses three formats over the three days of competition: foursomes (also called alternate shot), fourballs (also known as better ball) and singles. There are morning foursomes and afternoon fourballs on Friday and Saturday. Eight of the 12 players on each side will compete in those matches. On Sunday, it's singles. All 12 players will compete in these 1-on-1 matches.

Who's playing in the Ryder Cup?

The 12 Americans: Sam Burns, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, Ben Griffin, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, J.J. Spaun, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young.

The 12 Europeans: Ludvig Aberg, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Rasmus Hojgaard, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Robert MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Justin Rose and Sepp Straka.

Who are the captains for the Ryder Cup?

Keegan Bradley leads the U.S. team at Bethpage, while Luke Donald, the victorious captain two years ago in Rome, returns to lead Europe.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Ryder Cup live updates for Wednesday where Bethpage is bracing for weather, a VIP visit

Reporting by Todd Kelly, Cameron Jourdan and Adam Schupak, Golfweek / Golfweek

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