Team Europe will be prepared for a hostile atmosphere at the Ryder Cup, but that is the least of Viktor Hovland's worries.

The 2025 edition gets underway today at Bethpage Black in New York, and Luke Donald 's men face a fight to retain their 2023 trophy.

The Europeans were victorious last time around , beating the USA by a score of 16.5 to 11.5 in Rome.

But they can expect a real test this year, with a raucous US crowd expected to make life difficult for them.

'I find it really interesting'

While most of Europe's 12-man squad will be thinking of ways to block out the noise, Hovland might have found the perfect solution.

The Norwegian has revealed an unlikely interest in UFOs has helped take his mind off golf.

Having been part of Europe's triumphant team in 2023

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